UNITED TOWING SERVICE INC
USDOT 57333 • 26170 ADAMS AVE, MURRIETA, CA, 92562
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| Common Carrier | MC-1718735 | WITHDRAWN | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-133114 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 19, 1990 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | TCR-176588 | ON FILE | Nov 4, 1992 | Feb 28, 1993 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 3054060 | ON FILE | Jul 4, 1990 | Nov 20, 1990 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0M50623 | ON FILE | Jun 18, 1987 | May 14, 1993 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | TCR17 65 88 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 1992 | Feb 28, 1993 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 3053-060 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 1990 | Jul 4, 1990 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0M50623 | CARGO | May 14, 1993 | May 14, 1993 |
| CANCEL | GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE CO. | TCR17 65 88 | BIPD | Feb 28, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 |
| CANCEL | GOLDEN EAGLE INSURANCE CO. | TCR-176588 | BIPD | Feb 28, 1993 | Feb 28, 1993 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 3054060 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 1990 | Nov 20, 1990 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 3053-060 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 1990 | Jul 4, 1990 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1718735 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | WITHDRAWN | Apr 18, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC133114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC133114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC133114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC133114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC133114 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 19, 1970 | — | 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
1 state • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (2 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (23 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2005 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2005 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2005 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2005 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2004 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records