ROSS BAKER TOWING INC
USDOT 611186 • 8750 VANALDEN AVE, NORTHRIDGE, CA, 91324
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-342528 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 4, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25554152 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002549 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2009 | Oct 15, 2010 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H09062075 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001823 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001823 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2017 | Aug 5, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001823 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08856758 | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08821069 | REPLACED | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2015 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08691976 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2012 | May 1, 2014 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 60485-35-99 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002549 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2009 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-010828 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW-010828 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW-010680 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW-010680 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001073 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001073 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001073 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001073 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | TR2010260-0 | REPLACED | May 4, 1999 | Aug 5, 2007 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SH2561943 | CANCELLED | May 4, 1998 | Jun 1, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25554152 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H09062075 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001823 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2017 | Aug 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001823 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08856758 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001823 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08821069 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08691976 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 60485-35-99 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002549 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002549 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010828 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010828 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010680 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW-010680 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001073 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001073 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2007 | Nov 26, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001073 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001073 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TR2010260-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2007 | Aug 5, 2007 |
| CANCEL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | SH2561943 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC342528 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2017 |
| MC342528 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2010 |
| MC342528 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2009 |
| MC342528 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2007 |
| MC342528 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 1999 |
| MC342528 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 23, 1998 | — | 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 • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 84806709 | CSUN | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84792992 | CSUN | CA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84792630 | W VALLEY TOW RODEO | CA | Level 1 | LAND SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84792679 | Roadside | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 390.3E3-MC | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84792680 | Roadside | CA | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84792400 | W VALLEY TOW RODEO | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 27, 2025 | 84792401 | W VALLEY TOW RODEO | CA | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81690103 | TOW INSPECTION WEST VALLEY | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 22, 2024 | 81690013 | TOW INSPECTION WEST VALLEY | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 26, 2023 | 78745794 | W VALLEY TOW RODEO | CA | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 393.60(d) | No |
| May 23, 2023 | 78714807 | CSUN | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2010 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2005 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records