VITALIS TOWING DIV OF TINOS TRUCK SER INC
USDOT 614189 • DBA: VITALIS TOWING • 7 CLAYTON ROAD, MIDDLEBORO, MA, 02346
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-637970 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 23, 2013 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CSC00001007224 | ON FILE | Sep 9, 2019 | Jan 15, 2021 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMN06006 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2008 | Mar 6, 2009 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BGBBQB | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2013 | Sep 9, 2019 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BDYKMZ | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BDYKMZ | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2013 | Sep 9, 2013 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA-5967C491 | REPLACED | Feb 29, 2008 | Jun 11, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | CSC00001007224 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2021 | Jan 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BGBBQB | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDYKMZ | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDYKMZ | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2013 | Sep 9, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BA-5967C491 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMN06006 | CARGO | Mar 6, 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC637970 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2013 |
| MC637970 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2008 | — | 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 • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | 86139384 | H-REHOBOTH | MA | Level 3 | LAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 85015737 | H-WEST BRIDGEWATER | MA | Level 3 | LANL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82091709 | H-DEDHAM | MA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 3, 2024 | 81513701 | STONINGTON | CT | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 393.47(e), 392.16(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 81293313 | JEFFERSON | NH | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 81103636 | CANTERBURY | NH | Level 1 | LANL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b), 393.95(a) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOURNE | BOURNE SOUTH ROTARY | ...W36477 | VITALIS TOWING |
| Dec 17, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTWOOD | RTE 95 N MM 27 | ...REPAIR | VITALIS TOWING |
| Feb 14, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records