GOCH & SONS TOWING INC
USDOT 683151 • 750 S DEACON ST, DETROIT, MI, 48217
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-475077 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 0038354 00 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2022 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | CARGO | TWP DY00062 11 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
Insurance History (34 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 0038354 00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2022 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | V0105286 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 58469274 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS 58469274 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2018 | Mar 7, 2020 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8936298 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Apr 6, 2018 |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8936298 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8936298 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8936298 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2014 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8936298 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8936298 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 1, 2013 | Apr 21, 2014 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0011163-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | TWP DY00062 11 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002178-A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002178-A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-002178 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-002178 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 282085 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 282085 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000066-A | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000066-A | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-000066 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-000066 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 8095426 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CBP 8096026 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL431037 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL431037 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2005 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL431037 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL431037 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2005 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL431037 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL431037 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL428746 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2004 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL428746 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2004 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020000431-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2003 | Jan 31, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020000431-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2003 | Jan 31, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 0038354 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 0038354 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | V0105286 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 58469274 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2020 | Mar 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 58469274 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8936298 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2018 | Apr 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8936298 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BA 8936298 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8936298 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2014 | Apr 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8936298 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BA 8936298 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011163-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00062 11 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00062 11 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002178-A | CARGO | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002178-A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002178 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-002178 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 282085 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 282085 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000066-A | CARGO | Jan 31, 2008 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000066-A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2008 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000066 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2007 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-000066 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2007 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431037 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2006 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431037 | CARGO | Feb 26, 2006 | Feb 26, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431037 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431037 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431037 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431037 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. | CBP 8096026 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL428746 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL428746 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. | BA 8095426 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2005 | Jan 31, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000431-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2004 | Jan 31, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000431-00 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2004 | Jan 31, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-475077 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2025 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2020 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2014 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2013 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2012 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2011 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2010 |
| MC475077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 15, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2007 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2006 |
| MC475077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2005 |
| MC475077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 2003 | REVOKED | Feb 6, 2008 |
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 (15 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87031829 | I75 NB @ MOUNT MORRIS RD | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86321607 | I-94 E/B @ MT HOPE RD | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86130511 | N/B | MI | Level 3 | VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 85939775 | NB-I-75 @ EUREKA RD | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84669170 | SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE | MI | Level 1 | KALY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 84052083 | I-75 N/B & SPRINGWELL | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 82119939 | I-75 N/B & SPRINGWELL | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80333718 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | LANH SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 383.51(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79398442 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 79343010 | EB-I-94 @ TELEGRAPH RD | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 79006444 | WB I-96 AT MERRIMAN | MI | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | FORT | ...NX4571 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | VERNOR | ...HY9268 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Feb 22, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN PARK | CLEVELAND | ...NX4572 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | I-96 | ...KL5883 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVONIA | MERRIMAN | ...761485 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Jul 26, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEARBORN | GULLEY | ...KL5883 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I 94 | ...NX4570 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Sep 1, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEARBORN | M39 | ...006913 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Mar 5, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LINCOLN PARK | FORT | ...MX6217 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| May 10, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINCOLN PARK | OUTER | ...E27978 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | S M 39 SERVICE DRIVE | ...GR9846 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Jan 27, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLOR | TELEGRAPH | ...A53274 | GOCH & SONS TOWING INC |
| Oct 10, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2013 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 62 events