WEST SPRINGFIELD G & S TRUCKING INC
USDOT 544662 • DBA: REDS TOWING • 1528 RIVERDALE ROAD, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01089
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-269607 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 18, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9914555 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | U193001 | ON FILE | Sep 30, 1998 | Sep 5, 2014 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2705830 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 2016 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2705830 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2016 | May 14, 2018 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 331769 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2014 | Sep 7, 2016 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | U193001 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 1998 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | U 193001 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 1998 | Sep 30, 1998 |
| MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | GA 08 13 27 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Sep 30, 1998 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HK2529 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K91310 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 1993 | Dec 21, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9914555 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2705830 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2018 | May 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 2705830 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 331769 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | U193001 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | U193001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MASSWEST INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | GA 08 13 27 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 1998 | Sep 30, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | U 193001 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 30, 1998 | Sep 30, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | HK2529 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | K91310 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 1996 | Dec 21, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-269607 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-269607 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC269607 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 |
| MC269607 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 17, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC269607 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 27, 1997 | REVOKED | Sep 13, 2016 |
| MC269607 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 1994 | REVOKED | Mar 10, 1997 |
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 • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (22 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BUTLER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...999999 | REDS TOWING |
| Jun 6, 2024 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BERNARDSTON | 91 W MOUNTAIN RD | ...086658 | REDS TOWING |
| Jul 6, 2020 | MA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2016 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2014 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2010 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2000 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records