DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC

USDOT 788881 • 26 COMMERCE ST, CHATHAM, NJ, 07928

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
788,881
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9736358333
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
MCS-150 Mileage
500,000
Physical Address
26 COMMERCE ST, CHATHAM, NJ, 07928
Contact
Phone: 9736358333

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Apr 11, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-352338ACTIVEUnknownJul 15, 2025

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOWCA000198 02ON FILEApr 11, 2025Jul 22, 2025
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0703758ON FILEFeb 14, 2012Feb 14, 2013
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.BIPDTIP 229-46-08ON FILEFeb 14, 1998Mar 16, 2000

Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOWCA000198 01CANCELLEDOct 24, 2024Apr 10, 2025
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOWCA000198 01CANCELLEDApr 10, 2024Oct 24, 2024
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOWCA000198 00REPLACEDApr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2024
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAAA1143-01CANCELLEDApr 10, 2022Apr 10, 2023
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAAA1143-00CANCELLEDApr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2022
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOWCA000118 00REPLACEDMar 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSAT-00047-01CANCELLEDMar 10, 2018Mar 10, 2021
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSA-00047-00CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2017Mar 10, 2018
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryXNDA-01402-00CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2015Feb 15, 2017
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTPKG0112701CANCELLEDMay 27, 2014Feb 15, 2015
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTTPKG0112700CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2013May 27, 2014
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0703758CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2012Feb 14, 2013
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0703758CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2012Oct 11, 2012
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0703758CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2012Oct 11, 2012
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0703758CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2012Aug 31, 2012
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0703758CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2012Aug 31, 2012
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH09PKG013768REPLACEDFeb 14, 2009Feb 14, 2012
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCH09PKG013768REPLACEDFeb 14, 2009Feb 14, 2012
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP102000066602CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2005Feb 14, 2006
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP102000066602CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2005Feb 14, 2006
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP1020000666-01CANCELLEDMay 21, 2004Feb 14, 2005
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP1020000666-01CANCELLEDMay 21, 2004Feb 14, 2005
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP1020000666-01CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2004May 21, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP1020000666-01CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2004May 21, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryWCP102000066600CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2003Feb 14, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOWCP102000066600CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2003Feb 14, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOKB 14 84-1CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2002Feb 14, 2003
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryKB 14 84-1CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2002Feb 14, 2003
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryKB14840CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2001Feb 14, 2002
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOKB14840CANCELLEDFeb 14, 2001Feb 14, 2002
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGKP0290366REPLACEDFeb 14, 2000Feb 14, 2000
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGKP0290366REPLACEDFeb 14, 2000Feb 14, 2001
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.CARGOTIP 229-46-08CANCELLEDFeb 14, 1999Mar 16, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYTOWCA000198 02BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2025Jul 22, 2025
CANCELCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYTOWCA000198 01BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2025Apr 10, 2025
CANCELCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYTOWCA000198 01BIPD/PrimaryOct 24, 2024Oct 24, 2024
TERM/REPLCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYTOWCA000198 00BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2024Apr 10, 2024
CANCELUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYAAA1143-01BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
CANCELUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYAAA1143-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2022Apr 10, 2022
TERM/REPLCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYTOWCA000118 00BIPD/PrimaryApr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSAT-00047-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSA-00047-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 10, 2018Mar 10, 2018
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.XNDA-01402-00BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYTTPKG0112701BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2015Feb 15, 2015
CANCELARCH INSURANCE COMPANYTTPKG0112700BIPD/PrimaryMay 27, 2014May 27, 2014
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0703758CARGOFeb 14, 2013Feb 14, 2013
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0703758BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2013Feb 14, 2013
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0703758BIPD/PrimaryOct 11, 2012Oct 11, 2012
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0703758CARGOOct 11, 2012Oct 11, 2012
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0703758CARGOAug 31, 2012Aug 31, 2012
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0703758BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2012Aug 31, 2012
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCH09PKG013768BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2012Feb 14, 2012
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCH09PKG013768CARGOFeb 14, 2012Feb 14, 2012
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP102000066602CARGOFeb 14, 2006Feb 14, 2006
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP102000066602BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2006Feb 14, 2006
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020000666-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2005Feb 14, 2005
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020000666-01CARGOFeb 14, 2005Feb 14, 2005
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020000666-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 21, 2004May 21, 2004
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP1020000666-01CARGOMay 21, 2004May 21, 2004
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP102000066600CARGOFeb 14, 2004Feb 14, 2004
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONWCP102000066600BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2004Feb 14, 2004
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONKB 14 84-1CARGOFeb 14, 2003Feb 14, 2003
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONKB 14 84-1BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2003Feb 14, 2003
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONKB14840CARGOFeb 14, 2002Feb 14, 2002
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONKB14840BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2002Feb 14, 2002
TERM/REPLDIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANYGKP0290366BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2001Feb 14, 2001
CANCELGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.TIP 229-46-08CARGOMar 16, 2000Mar 16, 2000
CANCELGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.TIP 229-46-08BIPDMar 16, 2000Mar 16, 2000
TERM/REPLDIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANYGKP0290366BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2000Feb 14, 2000

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-352338INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-352338INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-352338INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC352338COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 25, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 15, 2025
MC352338COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 8, 2025
MC352338COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 27, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 8, 2024
MC352338COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 10, 2023
MC352338MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 27, 2022Unknown
MC352338COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 11, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2021
MC352338MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 29, 2018REVOKEDApr 18, 2022
MC352338COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 19, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 17, 2017
MC352338MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 19, 2016REVOKEDMar 19, 2018
MC352338MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 2, 1999REVOKEDJun 1, 2000

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
5
Violations
6
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
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
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states5 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (6 violations from 5 inspections)

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 5 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55B-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.20vs nat'l 1.80
-0.60 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (5 inspections)

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Inspection History (5 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687532807RoadsideNJLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Jan 14, 202686784671GREENWICH SCALECTLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.55B-B, 396.5B-L, 393.128B-CLWVYes
Nov 7, 202586281450RoadsideNJLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 7, 202586281451RoadsideNJLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 3, 202482846640KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-102026-04
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
21
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 2, 2024NJTOW00IRVINGTON TWPNew Street...122945DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Aug 9, 2024NJINJURY03BERKELEY HEIGHTS TWPI-78 SECONDARY...D88758DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Apr 23, 2024NJINJURY01CLARK TWPUNION COUNTY 655...700529DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Mar 8, 2024NJFATAL10PLAINFIELD CITYNJ 28...340035DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Apr 30, 2023NJTOW00BRIDGEWATER TWPUS 202...537852DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Jul 28, 2022NJTOW00JERSEY CITYUS 1 TRUCK...517221DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Jul 6, 2022NJTOW00ROXBURY TWPUS 206...340035DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Jun 30, 2022NJTOW00EAST HANOVER TWPMORRIS COUNTY 609...D88757DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Aug 20, 2021NJTOW00CHATHAM TWPMORRIS COUNTY 646...162900DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Jul 31, 2021NJINJURY06EDISON TWPUS 1...D86808DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Feb 7, 2021NJINJURY02WARREN TWPI-78...D43333DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
Oct 30, 2019NJTOW00
Jan 14, 2019NJTOW00
Nov 22, 2018NJTOW00
Mar 5, 2018NJINJURY01
Mar 5, 2018NJINJURY01
Sep 6, 2017NJTOW00
Aug 17, 2016NJINJURY01
Feb 5, 2016NJINJURY01
Mar 1, 2015NJTOW00
Feb 18, 2015NJINJURY01
Feb 13, 2014NJINJURY03
Jan 21, 2014NJTOW00
Jul 15, 2013NJINJURY01
Jan 16, 2009NJTOW00

Compliance Timeline

62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 15, 2025
Authority
Apr 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 2, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 9, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Apr 23, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 10, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in NJ
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Apr 30, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 28, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 6, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 30, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 20, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 31, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 6 injuries
Apr 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 7, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 30, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 10, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 5, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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