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TKS TOWING SERVICE

USDOT 700109 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: THOMAS J KETTELL Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Based in WESTMONT, NJ Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 22, 2017
Common (Property) reinstated · Jun 16, 2016
Policy effective · May 23, 2017
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 263 days Inactive Apr 3, 2017 → reinstated Dec 22, 2017
  • Common (Property) gap · 437 days Inactive Apr 6, 2015 → reinstated Jun 16, 2016
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: THOMAS J KETTELL
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TKS TOWING SERVICE (USDOT 700109)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): THOMAS J KETTELL (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 263 days — Inactive Apr 3, 2017 → reinstated Dec 22, 2017
  • Common (Property) gap · 437 days — Inactive Apr 6, 2015 → reinstated Jun 16, 2016

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/700109/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281617 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 700109
In FMCSA records since Aug 4, 1997 (~28y)
MC / docket MC880194
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner THOMAS J KETTELL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 30,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (856) 854-9889
Physical
208 WEST CUTHBERT BLVD
WESTMONT, NJ 08108
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 700109
In FMCSA records since Aug 4, 1997 (~28y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 30,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TKS TOWING SERVICE is a individual based in WESTMONT, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 700109. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

TKS TOWING SERVICE is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, with 11 years on FMCSA's records, based in Westmont, NJ. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 2 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,617 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,617 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,617 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 3, 2017 to Dec 22, 2017 (263 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 6, 2015 to Jun 16, 2016 (437 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kens 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80114693 Nov 7, 2023 NJ 2 CARNEYS POINT SCALE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kens
NJ TKTOWS2 · 2NKHHM6X8BM281864
0 — No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0022197742 Sep 21, 2022 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0009237194 Oct 23, 2009 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC880194
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 22, 2017 MC880194-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 16, 2016 MC880194-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 4, 2014 MC880194-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 6018229 91X $750,000 May 23, 2017 On file ACTIVE
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY FLNCA022000011-00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 28, 2016 Mar 28, 2017 CANCELLED
AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY H7A5TP0000083-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 28, 2015 Mar 28, 2016 CANCELLED
AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY H7A5TP0000083-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 13, 2014 Mar 28, 2015 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 22, 2017
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 3, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Apr 3, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Apr 3, 2017
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 263 days (through Dec 22, 2017)
  5. Mar 28, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 28, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Apr 6, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Apr 6, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Apr 6, 2015
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 437 days (through Jun 16, 2016)
  10. Mar 28, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN FAMILY HOME INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CARNEYS POINT SCALE NJ 1 0
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How to verify TKS TOWING SERVICE

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TKS TOWING SERVICE

Is TKS TOWING SERVICE an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TKS TOWING SERVICE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 700109 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TKS TOWING SERVICE's safety rating? ▾
TKS TOWING SERVICE is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has TKS TOWING SERVICE had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for TKS TOWING SERVICE in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TKS TOWING SERVICE's out-of-service rate? ▾
TKS TOWING SERVICE has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is TKS TOWING SERVICE based? ▾
TKS TOWING SERVICE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 208 WEST CUTHBERT BLVD, WESTMONT, New Jersey 08108. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TKS TOWING SERVICE have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TKS TOWING SERVICE holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC880194). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TKS TOWING SERVICE operate? ▾
TKS TOWING SERVICE self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TKS TOWING SERVICE had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TKS TOWING SERVICE in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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