PIFER'S SERVICE CENTER LLC
USDOT 598935 • DBA: PIFER'S TOWING AND RECOVERY • 115 ELIZABETH PIKE, MINERAL WELLS, WV, 26150
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-713344 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 16, 2017 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1262518M 152001 SMD | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 33.308282 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2017 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8502RB010873-1 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2012 | Nov 13, 2014 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001665 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 14, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006050-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2015 | Oct 14, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006050-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8502RB010873-1 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 14, 2014 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 02ARPKG010873 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2012 | Oct 14, 2012 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 02ARPKG010873 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010873 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2012 | Oct 14, 2012 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010873 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010873 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 02ARPKG010873 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2011 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010873 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2011 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 02ARPKG010873 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 14, 2011 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010873 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 14, 2011 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02ARPKG010873 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2011 | Dec 13, 2011 |
| STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | PBP2286906 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2010 | Oct 14, 2011 |
| STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAP2135623 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2010 | Oct 14, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1262518M 152001 SMD | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.308282 | BIPD | Oct 14, 2020 | Oct 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001665 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2017 | Oct 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006050-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006050-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2015 | Oct 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB010873-1 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2014 | Nov 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8502RB010873-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | CARGO | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 14, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 14, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | CARGO | Feb 27, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | CARGO | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY | 02ARPKG010873 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. | BAP2135623 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. | PBP2286906 | CARGO | Oct 14, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC713344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2017 |
| MC713344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2016 |
| MC713344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2015 |
| MC713344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2012 |
| MC713344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2011 |
| MC713344 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2011 |
| MC713344 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2010 | — | 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
3 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (44 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2023 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-77 MP 185 | ...MX5692 | PIFER'S TOWING AND RECOVERY |
| Sep 12, 2018 | WV | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2013 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records