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PRO TOW LLC

USDOT 890548 • DBA: PRO TOW • 1501 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
890,548
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
3198455017
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
243,000
BOC-3 Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Physical Address
1501 76TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404
Contact
Phone: 3198455017

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 18, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-388477ACTIVEUnknownJul 2, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPP1376790ON FILEJun 18, 2025Jul 1, 2025

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP633137REPLACEDMar 29, 2025Jun 18, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP633137CANCELLEDMar 29, 2025Jul 28, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP529481CANCELLEDMar 29, 2024Mar 29, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP424154CANCELLEDMar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2024
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA964179597REPLACEDDec 13, 2022Mar 29, 2023
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA02189688CANCELLEDJul 16, 2022Nov 22, 2022
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA2189688CANCELLEDSep 2, 2020Jul 16, 2022
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA2189688REPLACEDJul 20, 2020Sep 2, 2020
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCID 1109754CANCELLEDMay 2, 2017Jul 8, 2020
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary315699REPLACEDMay 31, 2011May 2, 2017
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary60381540CANCELLEDApr 1, 2010Jul 8, 2011
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary60381540REPLACEDApr 1, 2010May 31, 2011
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary60381540NAME CHANGEDApr 1, 2009Apr 19, 2010
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANBIPD/Primary10 SBP803244CANCELLEDApr 14, 2008Apr 14, 2009
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary60027922CANCELLEDMay 6, 2004May 22, 2008
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary60027922REPLACEDMay 6, 2004Apr 14, 2008
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary60027922CANCELLEDApr 1, 2000May 6, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP633137BIPD/PrimaryJul 28, 2025Jul 28, 2025
TERM/REPLPIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCPP1376790BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2025Jul 1, 2025
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP633137BIPD/PrimaryJun 18, 2025Jun 18, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP529481BIPD/PrimaryMar 29, 2025Mar 29, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP424154BIPD/PrimaryMar 29, 2024Mar 29, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA964179597BIPD/PrimaryMar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2023
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA02189688BIPD/PrimaryNov 22, 2022Nov 22, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA2189688BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 2022Jul 16, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA2189688BIPD/PrimarySep 2, 2020Sep 2, 2020
CANCELWESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CID 1109754BIPD/PrimaryJul 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020
TERM/REPLUNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.315699BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2017May 2, 2017
TERM/CANCLADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY60381540BIPD/PrimaryJul 8, 2011Jul 8, 2011
TERM/REPLADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY60381540BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2011May 31, 2011
NAMECHGADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY60381540BIPD/PrimaryApr 19, 2010Apr 19, 2010
CANCELBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN10 SBP803244BIPD/PrimaryApr 14, 2009Apr 14, 2009
TERM/CANCLADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY60027922BIPD/PrimaryMay 22, 2008May 22, 2008
TERM/REPLADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY60027922BIPD/PrimaryApr 14, 2008Apr 14, 2008
CANCELUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.60027922BIPD/PrimaryMay 6, 2004May 6, 2004

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-388477INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-388477INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-388477INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-388477INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC388477CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 1, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 2, 2025
MC388477CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 3, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 1, 2025
MC388477CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 2, 2024
MC388477MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 14, 2022—Unknown
MC388477MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 20, 2022REVOKEDNov 28, 2022
MC388477MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJul 21, 2020REVOKEDJul 25, 2022
MC388477MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 25, 2012REVOKEDJul 14, 2020
MC388477CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 25, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 1, 2008
MC388477MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 4, 2000REVOKEDApr 20, 2009

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
12%
Vehicle Maintenance
9%

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

Inspections
18
Violations
61
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 18 inspections

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)603Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A3Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.70B2-ENGAGEDCoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17BLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A1-NPHOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.3EDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.39vs nat'l 1.80
+1.59 above avg

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

Inspection History (18 inspections)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 19, 202687115124RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2RGNo
Feb 17, 202687078247RoadsideIALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS3, 392.2RGNo
Dec 10, 202586541931I80 WB @ HWY 38IALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 392.16, 392.9A3No
Sep 9, 202585735844RoadsideIALevel 2WILX SEMI-TRAILER1393.70B2-ENGAGEDYes
Aug 23, 202585596024RoadsideIALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Aug 1, 202585420653RoadsideIALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16, 392.82DUMT, 392.2No
May 29, 202584852708RoadsideIALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.47E, 392.16, 393.53BYes
Nov 23, 202483245062RoadsideIALevel 2OLDS OTHER3392.16, 393.17B, 392.2RGYes
Nov 12, 202483147062RoadsideIALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16No
Nov 9, 202483134786RoadsideIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR13392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.104F3, 393.130Yes
Oct 21, 202482978057HWY 13IALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 1, 20248281621715 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 21, 202482459596HWY 30EB MECHANICSVILLEIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 396.17(c)No
Jul 26, 202482256208RoadsideIALevel 3DODG OTHER1392.2No
Jul 10, 202482109275021 - EAST MOLINE - I-80 W/BILLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Apr 5, 202481307476RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.82(a)(1), 396.17(c)No
Feb 29, 20248099980716 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2, 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1)No
Feb 1, 20248075540716 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2FORD OTHER3393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a), 393.55(d)(1)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON2 · 1 OOS
15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON1 · 1 OOS
HWY 131
HWY 30EB MECHANICSVILLE1
I80 WB @ HWY 381
021 - EAST MOLINE - I-80 W/B1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 10, 2025IATOW00no city county accidentIA 1 N...HH1870PRO TOW
Oct 10, 2024IATOW00IOWA CITYBOYRUM ST AND US 6 E...HH1872PRO TOW LLC
Feb 25, 2022IATOW00CEDAR RAPIDSBLAIRS FERRY RD NE...A13373PRO TOW LLC
Jan 27, 2019IAINJURY01————
Sep 5, 2018IAINJURY01————
Sep 27, 2014IAINJURY01————
Oct 23, 2010IAINJURY01————
Sep 13, 2006IAINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 2, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-388477
Jul 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 10, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 29, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 29, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 22, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 16, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 2, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 8, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 27, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 5, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 2, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 8, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 23, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 19, 2010
Insurance
Insurance namechg
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 14, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
May 22, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 14, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Station16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON
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