H&S TOWING SERVICE INC
USDOT 836405 • 4180 CHAMBERS HILL ROAD, HARRISBURG, PA, 17111
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-123813 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 1988 | Sep 8, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | S2519646 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM8933851 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2016 | Oct 11, 2024 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM8933851 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00414-02 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00414-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2015 | Oct 6, 2016 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00414-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2014 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | XNDA-00414-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Apr 5, 2014 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | PCP2900075 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PCA2900075 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CPPFN0005111 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BIPD/Primary | CPPFN0005111 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195-C | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195-C | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195-B | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195-B | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195-A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195-A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Mar 17, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001195 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001195 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 37MSAK7927 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2005 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 37MSAK7927 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2005 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 067 4456 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 1996 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP0674456 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 1996 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1MP300476528=-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 1993 | Aug 22, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CP111688808 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 1988 | Sep 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM8933851 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM8933851 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2519646 | CARGO | Nov 5, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | PCP2900075 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00414-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2016 | Oct 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00414-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00414-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | XNDA-00414-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2014 | Apr 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | PCA2900075 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CPPFN0005111 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195-C | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195-C | CARGO | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CPPFN0005111 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195-B | CARGO | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195-B | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195-A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195-A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CP111688808 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2008 | Mar 17, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 067 4456 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP300476528=-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37MSAK7927 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP0674456 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001195 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37MSAK7927 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1988 | Aug 28, 1988 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-123813 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC123813 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 15, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC123813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2014 |
| MC123813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2012 |
| MC123813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2011 |
| MC123813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2010 |
| MC123813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2009 |
| MC123813 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 3, 1989 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2015 |
| MC123813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC123813 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 7, 1979 | TRANSFERRED | Dec 12, 1988 |
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
4 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 7 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 4 | 4 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDD | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (36 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...B27810 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST PIKELAND TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...ML7354 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Nov 22, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEMOYNE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0581 E | ...ML7354 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1020 W | ...407812 | H&S TOWING |
| Jun 30, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARLISLE BOROUGH | ROUTE 0074 N | ...VM5775 | H&S TOWING |
| Apr 15, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MYERSTOWN BOROUGH | MAIN AV | ...VM5775 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISBURG CITY | ROUTE 3007 N | ...JV1730 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Feb 1, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRISBURG CITY | MULBERRY ST | ...HD3180 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | Chesterville | 138 DUTCH GAP RD | ...157150 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Nov 1, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLAY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...JV1730 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| May 12, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2035 N | ...HD3180 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | FRANKLIN SQUARE DR | ...X43994 | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Jul 21, 2020 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2014 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2014 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2014 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
59 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 59 events