CULGAN TOWING INC
USDOT 617730 • 2457 WAVERLY ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15218
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-1210230 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 40007470002 | ON FILE | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWC000217 01 | ON FILE | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000217 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641486 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2020 | Aug 25, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 40007470002 | CARGO | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWC000217 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000217 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO1641486 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1210230 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2025 |
| MC1210230 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2024 |
| MC1210230 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2021 | — | 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 • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 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 (20 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENN HILLS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0130 N | ...161877 | CULGAN TOWING INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDGEWOOD BOROUGH | MAPLE AV | ...161877 | CULGAN TOWING INC |
| Feb 15, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST MIFFLIN BOROUGH | ROUTE 0837 S | — | CULGAN TOWING INC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records