EXPRESS TOWING INC
USDOT 635302 • 1269 WASHINGTON STREET, WEYMOUTH, MA, 02189
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
635,302
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7818436909
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
MCS-150 Mileage
1,000,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1269 WASHINGTON STREET, WEYMOUTH, MA, 02189
Contact
Phone: 7818436909
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 20, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-768517 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 8, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BHBPHV | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2016 | Dec 27, 2017 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BHBPHV | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2016 | Dec 7, 2017 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347126 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2015 | Nov 20, 2016 |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42989400003 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2011 | Nov 20, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BHBPHV | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2017 | Dec 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BHBPHV | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 347126 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2016 | Nov 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 42989400003 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC768517 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2017 |
| MC768517 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 28, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
7%
Unsafe Driving
5%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
20
Violations
45
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 20 of 20 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 20 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (45 violations from 20 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.25vs nat'l 1.80
+0.45 above avg
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)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
13 total · 30.8% OOS
2024-102026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSTON | ALBANY ST @ BERKELEY ST | ...660794 | EXPRESS TOWING INC |
| May 11, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRAINTREE | SHAW ST @ HAYWARD ST | ...A62686 | EXPRESS TOWING INC |
| Dec 8, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STOUGHTON | RTE 24 S X 38B | ...124428 | EXPRESS TOWING INC |
| Aug 20, 2023 | MA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MILTON | BLUE HILL AVE @ NEPONSET VALLEY PKWY | ...REPAIR | EXPRESS TOWING INC |
| May 17, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRAINTREE | POND ST | ...A75798 | EXPRESS TOWING INC |
| Aug 19, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEYMOUTH | 596 MAIN ST | ...660794 | EXPRESS TOWING INC |
| Jan 21, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2016 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2013 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2011 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2011 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2011 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2011 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2009 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2008 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 27, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2015
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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