COASTAL TOWING INC
USDOT 522956 • 33012 CEDAR GROVE ROAD, LEWES, DE, 19958
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-001891 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GPM0003913 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GPM0003913 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2017 | Apr 7, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM0003913 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM0003913 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC001891 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEWES | SR1 COASTAL HWY | ...666544 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| May 14, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEWES | SR1 COASTAL HWY | ...666544 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Jan 17, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CO 1317 - OLD NATIONAL PIKE AT CO 1793 - MORNING G | ...437345 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| May 3, 2024 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MILLSBORO | SR24 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY | ...MV0515 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Apr 25, 2024 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MILLSBORO | MOUNT JOY RD @ OAK ORCHARD RD | ...K70378 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGETOWN | US113 DUPONT BLVD | ...418126 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Dec 2, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | INDIAN MISSION RD | ...434984 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Sep 3, 2022 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | LEWES-GEORGETOWN HWY | ...311104 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Jun 9, 2022 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLSBORO | JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY | ...280105 | COASTAL TOWING INC |
| Sep 19, 2019 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2016 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2016 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2012 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2004 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2001 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records