UNITED TOWING INC
USDOT 797569 • 1160 TIDWELL ROAD, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30004
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-355285 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 25, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641760 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BAP 466 53 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2009 | May 8, 2016 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPO1641760 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0792499 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 466 53 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2009 | May 8, 2016 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 466 53 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 466 53 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1998 | Nov 29, 2009 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GAR 466 53 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 466 53 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GAR 466 53 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1998 | Nov 29, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1641760 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1641760 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0792499 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 466 53 | CARGO | May 8, 2016 | May 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 466 53 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2016 | May 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 466 53 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | GAR 466 53 | CARGO | Nov 29, 2009 | Nov 29, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 466 53 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2009 | Nov 29, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | GAR 466 53 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 466 53 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC355285 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2009 |
| MC355285 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 1999 | — | 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 • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86107972 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40, | NC | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83257630 | JOHNS CREEK GA | GA | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.75A3-TFL, 392.2-SLLML, 393.100B-C | No |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 81148304 | CUMMING GA | GA | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 391.45B-MCEM, 392.2 | No |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 80122709 | CUMMING GA | GA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 79096236 | GA ROAD | NC | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 79019796 | MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY | GA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 78889658 | BYPASS | NC | Level 3 | MACK 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
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALPHARETTA | HAYNES BRIDGE RD AT NORTH POINT DR | ...S53147 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Mar 23, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | MCFARLAND PKWY AT UNION HILL RD | ...303491 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNS CREEK | OLD ALABAMA RD AT MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD | ...173866 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Mar 8, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JOHNS CREEK | MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD / VISTA BLUFF DR | ...613581 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALPHARETTA | MCGINNIS FERRY RD/UNION HILL RD | ...445894 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Jun 9, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR 20 NEAR HOLBROOK CAMPGROUND RD | ...189856 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALPHARETTA | GA 400 SOUTH 1948 FT NO HAYNES BRIDGE RD | ...078952 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Oct 5, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILTON | FRANCIS RD NEAR HOPEWELL GROVE DR | ...270700 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ATLANTA | LINDBERGH WAY NE / PIEDMONT RD NE | — | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Apr 5, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON | HICKORY FLAT / I-575 | ...062626 | UNITED TOWING INC |
| Sep 7, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2013 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2009 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2008 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events