AL'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC
USDOT 642696 • 384 PATERSON PLANK RD, JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07307
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000005 04 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-003418 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000005 03 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000005 02 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000005 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000005 00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000005 00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00391-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00391-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00391-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2017 | Sep 4, 2020 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00391-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2017 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00391-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00901-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-01-40-0000 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-01-40-0000 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-01-40-0000 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-01-40-0000 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-01-40-0000 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0011632-0 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0011632-0 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0011632-0 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Oct 17, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | TWP DY00615 11 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-003418 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P0032 800 411 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0032 800 411 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P0032 800 266 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0032 800 266 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P0032 800 122 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 31, 2008 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P0032 800 122 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0032 800 122 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 31, 2008 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | P0032 800 122 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | P9A2CP0000009-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | P9A2CP0000009-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMC 955084 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 1993 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMC 955084 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 1993 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | ARB-5603115 | REPLACED | May 25, 1988 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | BIPD/Primary | ARB-5603115 | CANCELLED | May 25, 1988 | Sep 30, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000005 04 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000005 03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000005 02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000005 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000005 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00391-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2020 | Sep 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000005 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00391-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00391-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00391-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2017 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00391-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00901-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-40-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-40-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-40-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-40-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011632-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-01-40-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011632-0 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00615 11 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011632-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003418 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003418 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 411 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2010 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 411 | CARGO | Sep 3, 2010 | Sep 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 266 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 266 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 122 | CARGO | Aug 31, 2008 | Aug 31, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 122 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2008 | Aug 31, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 122 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | P0032 800 122 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | P9A2CP0000009-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | P9A2CP0000009-02 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | ARB-5603115 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2004 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC 955084 | CARGO | Sep 30, 2004 | Sep 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | IMC 955084 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | ARB-5603115 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-202773 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-202773 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-202773 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-202773 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (36 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2025 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2025 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2024 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2024 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2023 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2023 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2017 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2017 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2017 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2017 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2017 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2017 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2014 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2014 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2013 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2013 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2013 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2013 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2012 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2012 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2012 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2012 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2011 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2011 |
| MC202773 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 21, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC202773 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 21, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC202773 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 26, 2008 | REVOKED | Sep 13, 2010 |
| MC202773 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 26, 2008 | REVOKED | Sep 13, 2010 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2005 |
| MC202773 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2004 |
| MC202773 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2004 |
| MC202773 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 22, 1988 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2007 |
| MC202773 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 28, 1988 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2007 |
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 • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (1 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (24 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events