DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC
USDOT 788881 • 26 COMMERCE ST, CHATHAM, NJ, 07928
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-352338 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000198 02 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0703758 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 14, 2013 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | TIP 229-46-08 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 1998 | Mar 16, 2000 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000198 01 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2024 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000198 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000198 00 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1143-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2022 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1143-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2021 | Apr 10, 2022 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000118 00 | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2021 | Apr 10, 2021 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSAT-00047-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2018 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSA-00047-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2017 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-01402-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2015 | Feb 15, 2017 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTPKG0112701 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2014 | Feb 15, 2015 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTPKG0112700 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2013 | May 27, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0703758 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 14, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0703758 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2012 | Oct 11, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0703758 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2012 | Oct 11, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0703758 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA0703758 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH09PKG013768 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2009 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CH09PKG013768 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2009 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP102000066602 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000066602 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020000666-01 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020000666-01 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2004 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP1020000666-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP1020000666-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000066600 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2003 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | WCP102000066600 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2003 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | KB 14 84-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2002 | Feb 14, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | KB 14 84-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2002 | Feb 14, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | KB14840 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 14, 2002 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | KB14840 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 14, 2002 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GKP0290366 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2000 | Feb 14, 2000 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GKP0290366 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2000 | Feb 14, 2001 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | TIP 229-46-08 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 1999 | Mar 16, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000198 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000198 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000198 01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000198 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1143-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1143-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2022 | Apr 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000118 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2021 | Apr 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00047-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSA-00047-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2018 | Mar 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-01402-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2017 | Feb 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0112701 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2015 | Feb 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0112700 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2014 | May 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0703758 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0703758 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2013 | Feb 14, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0703758 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2012 | Oct 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0703758 | CARGO | Oct 11, 2012 | Oct 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0703758 | CARGO | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0703758 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH09PKG013768 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH09PKG013768 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000066602 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000066602 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2006 | Feb 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000666-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000666-01 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2005 | Feb 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000666-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1020000666-01 | CARGO | May 21, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000066600 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000066600 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB 14 84-1 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2003 | Feb 14, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB 14 84-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2003 | Feb 14, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB14840 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2002 | Feb 14, 2002 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB14840 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2002 | Feb 14, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | GKP0290366 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2001 | Feb 14, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TIP 229-46-08 | CARGO | Mar 16, 2000 | Mar 16, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TIP 229-46-08 | BIPD | Mar 16, 2000 | Mar 16, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | GKP0290366 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2000 | Feb 14, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-352338 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-352338 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-352338 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC352338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2025 |
| MC352338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2025 |
| MC352338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2024 |
| MC352338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2023 |
| MC352338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 27, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC352338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2021 |
| MC352338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2018 | REVOKED | Apr 18, 2022 |
| MC352338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2017 |
| MC352338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 19, 2016 | REVOKED | Mar 19, 2018 |
| MC352338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 1999 | REVOKED | Jun 1, 2000 |
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 • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | 87532807 | Roadside | NJ | Level 3 | CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Details unavailable | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 86784671 | GREENWICH SCALE | CT | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.55B-B, 396.5B-L, 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 86281450 | Roadside | NJ | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 86281451 | Roadside | NJ | Level 1 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 82846640 | KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRVINGTON TWP | New Street | ...122945 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BERKELEY HEIGHTS TWP | I-78 SECONDARY | ...D88758 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Apr 23, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLARK TWP | UNION COUNTY 655 | ...700529 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Mar 8, 2024 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PLAINFIELD CITY | NJ 28 | ...340035 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Apr 30, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEWATER TWP | US 202 | ...537852 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Jul 28, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | JERSEY CITY | US 1 TRUCK | ...517221 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROXBURY TWP | US 206 | ...340035 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HANOVER TWP | MORRIS COUNTY 609 | ...D88757 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Aug 20, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATHAM TWP | MORRIS COUNTY 646 | ...162900 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Jul 31, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 6 | EDISON TWP | US 1 | ...D86808 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Feb 7, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WARREN TWP | I-78 | ...D43333 | DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC |
| Oct 30, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2014 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2013 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2009 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 62 events