UNITED TOWING INC

USDOT 797569 • 1160 TIDWELL ROAD, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30004

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
797,569
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7707510581
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
MCS-150 Mileage
89,200
Physical Address
1160 TIDWELL ROAD, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30004
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-355285ACTIVEUnknownNov 25, 2009

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPO1641760ON FILEJun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2025
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBAP 466 53ON FILEJun 1, 2009May 8, 2016

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPO1641760CANCELLEDJun 1, 2020Jun 26, 2025
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINBIPD/PrimaryCBA0792499REPLACEDJun 1, 2015Jun 1, 2020
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 466 53CANCELLEDJun 1, 2009May 8, 2016
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 466 53REPLACEDJun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2015
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 466 53CANCELLEDJun 1, 1998Nov 29, 2009
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGAR 466 53REPLACEDJun 1, 1998Jun 1, 2009
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 466 53REPLACEDJun 1, 1998Jun 1, 2009
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGAR 466 53CANCELLEDJun 1, 1998Nov 29, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCPO1641760BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2025
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYCPO1641760BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCBA0792499BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2020Jun 1, 2020
CANCELSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 466 53CARGOMay 8, 2016May 8, 2016
TERM/CANCLSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 466 53BIPD/PrimaryMay 8, 2016May 8, 2016
TERM/REPLSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 466 53BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2015Jun 1, 2015
TERM/CANCLSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYGAR 466 53CARGONov 29, 2009Nov 29, 2009
TERM/CANCLSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 466 53BIPD/PrimaryNov 29, 2009Nov 29, 2009
TERM/REPLSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYGAR 466 53CARGOJun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009
TERM/REPLSOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 466 53BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2009Jun 1, 2009

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC355285COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 2, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 25, 2009
MC355285MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 12, 1999Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
7
Violations
12
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
Crash Records
19

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states7 inspections

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Violation Summary (12 violations from 7 inspections)

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Violation Summary (12 violations from 7 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80AExhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45B-MCEMDriver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.71vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-112025-10
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 1, 2025GATOW00ALPHARETTAHAYNES BRIDGE RD AT NORTH POINT DR...S53147UNITED TOWING INC
Mar 23, 2025GAINJURY01MCFARLAND PKWY AT UNION HILL RD...303491UNITED TOWING INC
Nov 20, 2024GATOW00JOHNS CREEKOLD ALABAMA RD AT MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD...173866UNITED TOWING INC
Mar 8, 2024GAINJURY01JOHNS CREEKMEDLOCK BRIDGE RD / VISTA BLUFF DR...613581UNITED TOWING INC
Jan 4, 2024GATOW00ALPHARETTAMCGINNIS FERRY RD/UNION HILL RD...445894UNITED TOWING INC
Jun 9, 2023GATOW00UNINCORPORATEDSR 20 NEAR HOLBROOK CAMPGROUND RD...189856UNITED TOWING INC
Feb 3, 2022GAINJURY01ALPHARETTAGA 400 SOUTH 1948 FT NO HAYNES BRIDGE RD...078952UNITED TOWING INC
Oct 5, 2021GAINJURY01MILTONFRANCIS RD NEAR HOPEWELL GROVE DR...270700UNITED TOWING INC
Aug 26, 2021GAINJURY02ATLANTALINDBERGH WAY NE / PIEDMONT RD NEUNITED TOWING INC
Apr 5, 2021GATOW00CANTONHICKORY FLAT / I-575...062626UNITED TOWING INC
Sep 7, 2020GATOW00
Nov 26, 2019GAINJURY01
Oct 24, 2019GATOW00
Aug 10, 2016GATOW00
Jan 16, 2013GAINJURY01
Aug 17, 2009GAINJURY01
Aug 17, 2009GAINJURY01
Jun 8, 2009GATOW00
Nov 20, 2008GATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 1, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 26, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 8, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 4, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 9, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 3, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 5, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 26, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 5, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 7, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Nov 26, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 24, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 10, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
May 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 29, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Nov 29, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 25, 2009
Authority
Aug 17, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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