DUKE'S TOWING INC
USDOT 703303 • 6110 GRAND AVE, DULUTH, MN, 55807
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-348047 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 28, 2017 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1640183 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 2017 | Sep 9, 2017 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4C25268 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2010 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | CPP 100 26 44 | ON FILE | Dec 14, 1998 | Dec 14, 1999 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1640183 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2017 | Jul 15, 2017 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 333189 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2014 | Feb 14, 2017 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E25268 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2010 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E25268 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 14, 2014 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CID 219788 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2010 | Jun 16, 2010 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 219788 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 219788 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2006 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP102000069302 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000069302 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020000693-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020000693-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000069300 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2003 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP102000069300 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2003 | Feb 14, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1640183 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2017 | Sep 9, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1640183 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2017 | Jul 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 333189 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2017 | Feb 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4C25268 | CARGO | Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E25268 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E25268 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2014 | Feb 14, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 219788 | CARGO | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 219788 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 219788 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2010 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000069302 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000069302 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000693-01 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000693-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000069300 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000069300 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNION INSURANCE CO. | CPP 100 26 44 | BIPD | Dec 14, 1999 | Dec 14, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-348047 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-348047 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC348047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2017 |
| MC348047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2014 |
| MC348047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 6, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC348047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 9, 2010 | REVOKED | Jun 22, 2010 |
| MC348047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2005 |
| MC348047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 8, 2003 | REVOKED | Feb 21, 2006 |
| MC348047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 2, 1998 | — | 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
2 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (13 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DULUTH | MESABA AVE | ...C14227 | DUKE'S TOWING INC |
| Oct 17, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records