SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC
USDOT 607999 • 1523 S 1ST STREET, ARTESIA, NM, 88210
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP632928 | ON FILE | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000068-02 | ON FILE | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2012 |
Insurance History (36 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP529099 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423892 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP317784 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213362 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 11, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP109464 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2020 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPNM5063323-9 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2019 | Mar 11, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPNM5063323-9 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPNM5063323-9 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB002362 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2018 | Mar 11, 2019 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB001881 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2017 | Mar 11, 2018 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB001881 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB001881 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E44615 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E44615 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB000745 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 11, 2016 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRB000030 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 11, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000068-04 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2013 | Mar 11, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000068-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2012 | Mar 11, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000068-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000068-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000068-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000068-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2009 | Mar 11, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000068-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2009 | Mar 11, 2010 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW003706-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW003706-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW003706-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2007 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW003706-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2007 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW003706-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2007 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW003706-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2007 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020001161-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2005 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020001161-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2005 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000116101 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2004 | Mar 11, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP10200116101 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2004 | Mar 11, 2005 |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MPP014562 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 1998 | Apr 5, 1999 |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MPP014540 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 1997 | Jul 16, 1998 |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MPP014517 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 1996 | Jul 16, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP632928 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529099 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423892 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP317784 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213362 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP109464 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPNM5063323-9 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2020 | Mar 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPNM5063323-9 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CPNM5063323-9 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2019 | Jul 18, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB002362 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2019 | Mar 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB001881 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2018 | Mar 11, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB001881 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2017 | Dec 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB001881 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E44615 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2017 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB000745 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E44615 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRB000030 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-04 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2013 | Mar 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-02 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2012 | Mar 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2012 | Mar 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-01 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-00 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000068-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2010 | Mar 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW003706-02 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2009 | Mar 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW003706-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2009 | Mar 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW003706-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW003706-01 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2008 | Mar 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW003706-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2007 | Mar 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW003706-00 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2007 | Mar 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020001161-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020001161-02 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2006 | Mar 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP10200116101 | CARGO | Mar 11, 2005 | Mar 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000116101 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2005 | Mar 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MPP014562 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 |
| CANCEL | MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MPP014540 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 1998 | Jul 16, 1998 |
| CANCEL | MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MPP014517 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 1997 | Jul 16, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-305852 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-486529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-486529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-486529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (24 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2026 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2025 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2024 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2022 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2021 |
| MC486529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 19, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2019 |
| MC486529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 20, 2019 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 2020 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2018 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 |
| MC486529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 7, 2016 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2019 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2015 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2013 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2012 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2011 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2010 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2009 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2008 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2007 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2006 |
| MC486529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2005 |
| MC486529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 2004 | REVOKED | Mar 21, 2016 |
| MC305852 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 1996 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 1999 |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 6 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 3 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 87067017 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 396.3A1, 396.5B | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 85685669 | SW MUSTANG | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 17 | 393.9, 392.2RG, 390.21(a) | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84227896 | US 285 | NM | Level 5 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9, 390.21(b) | No |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 83525491 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 390.21(b) | No |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 82766177 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | KEWT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 387.301(a) | Yes |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 82291423 | Roadside | NM | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 390.21(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2022 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 15 | ARTESIA | N HALDEMAN RD & E RICHEY AVE | ...AC5628 | SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC |
| Jan 18, 2022 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | US62/180 MM 59 | ...155942 | SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC |
| May 25, 2021 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | BLUESTEM RD MM 8 | ...566962 | SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC |
| May 25, 2017 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2011 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM-2023-0020-US1760 | Apr 16, 2023 | 382.215 | $10,060 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events