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SOUTH COAST TOWING INC

NEW BEDFORD, MA

USDOT 905868 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: CHRISTOPHER MEDEIROS Motor Vehicles Based in NEW BEDFORD, MA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Oct 5, 2018
Contract (Property) reinstated · Nov 16, 2018
Policy effective · Aug 24, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 14 days Sep 21, 2018 → Oct 5, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 46 days Inactive Oct 1, 2018 → reinstated Nov 16, 2018
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 2.13 vs 1.80 national (+0.33).
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CHRISTOPHER MEDEIROS
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTH COAST TOWING INC (USDOT 905868)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): CHRISTOPHER MEDEIROS (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 14 days — Sep 21, 2018 → Oct 5, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 46 days — Inactive Oct 1, 2018 → reinstated Nov 16, 2018
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.13 vs 1.80 national (+0.33).

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/905868/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74417 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 905868
In FMCSA records since Sep 18, 2000 (~25y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CHRISTOPHER MEDEIROS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 150,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (508) 995-9777
Email: [email protected]
Physical
847 CHURCH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 905868
In FMCSA records since Sep 18, 2000 (~25y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.13 vs 1.80 +0.33
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 12 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 18 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 19 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 3 0 0
OOS percentage 37.5% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
8
Inspections
19
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
18 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTH COAST TOWING INC is a corporation based in NEW BEDFORD, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 905868. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 8 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

SOUTH COAST TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in New Bedford, MA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 20% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MA (7) and RI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (57.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Hino, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,417 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,417 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,417 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 1, 2018 to Nov 16, 2018 (46 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 21, 2018 to Oct 5, 2018 (14 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
9 violations
Driver Fitness
3 violations
2 OOS · 66.7%
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
General/Admin
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Massachusetts (MA) 7 3 42.9% Jun 29, 2026
Rhode Island (RI) 1 0 0.0% Dec 28, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 9
Hino 3
International 3
Dodge 1
Ram 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 — 1.41 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 1.25 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88273622 Jun 29, 2026 MA 3 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 000000 · 1HTEUMML3SS208101
4 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLR Yes
87370352 Mar 19, 2026 MA 3 H-DEDHAM
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980AC · 1HTEUMML9SS562009
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86684389 Dec 30, 2025 MA 3 H-CANTON
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA X15057 · 1FVACWFCXPHUC8797
1 392.2-SLLSR No
86093196 Oct 20, 2025 MA 3 H-DARTMOUTH
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980AD · 3C7WRLAL2NG233572
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI Yes
83966877 Feb 25, 2025 MA 3 H-BROCKTON
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980AC · 3HAEUMML6SL363328
6 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL Yes
83869539 Feb 13, 2025 MA 3 H-WEST BRIDGEWATER
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980AC · 3ALACWFC3RDUS4796
3 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLLR No
83738242 Jan 29, 2025 MA 3 H-NEWBURY
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980 · 5PVNJ7AN4P5T50220
0 — No
83530399 Dec 28, 2024 RI 3 WARWICK RI
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980AC · 3ALACWFC3RDUS4796
3 391.41A-MCPC, 390.19A2, 392.2-SLLLR No
81587782 May 9, 2024 MA 2 H-WESTWOOD
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980Y · 5PVNJ7AN4P5T50220
2 393.128, 392.7(a) Yes
81304246 Apr 8, 2024 MA 3 H-AVON
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA W64927 · 1FVACWFC1NHMX7694
3 392.16(a), 392.2, 390.19(b)(2) No
80751541 Feb 1, 2024 MA 2 H-CHELMSFORD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1FVACWDT2EHFY3917
13 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a), 393.9(a) Yes
80587291 Jan 10, 2024 MA 3 H-MATTAPOISETT
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980Y · 5PVNJ7AN4P5T50220
1 392.2 No
80510708 Jan 1, 2024 MA 3 H-RAYNHAM
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA W16652 · 1FVACWFC2NHNG1213
2 392.16(a), 392.2 No
80510659 Dec 30, 2023 MA 3 H-BROCKTON
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA X15057 · 1FVACWFCXPHUC8797
2 392.2, 391.41(a) No
80385942 Dec 13, 2023 MA 2 H-BRIDGEWATER
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
MA 9980X · 3C7WRNAL2LG164214
4 392.2, 396.9(d)(2), 393.60(d) No
80089192 Nov 3, 2023 MA 3 H-WILMINGTON
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA 9980AC · 3ALACWFC3RDUS4796
1 392.2 No
79350590 Aug 3, 2023 RI 3 ri-rt-95s-@-exit-28a-(rt-113)
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA W16652 · 1FVACWFC2NHNG1213
2 391.11(b)(5), 392.2 Yes
78897845 Jun 14, 2023 MA 3 S-QUINCY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA W44017 · 1FVACWFC0NHNE9397
3 391.41(a)(1), 392.2, 390.21T(b) Yes
78300574 Apr 6, 2023 MA 3 H-AVON — 1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0033786 Sep 13, 2024 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MATBC0032952 May 16, 2024 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1004182842 Oct 17, 2022 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1004179323 Oct 16, 2022 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1004159216 Aug 26, 2022 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1004072565 Jan 23, 2022 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1004101078 Dec 27, 2021 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003940856 Mar 10, 2021 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003298160 May 25, 2017 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1003096381 Apr 4, 2016 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1002402435 Jul 1, 2013 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1002258981 Jan 23, 2013 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1002066562 Jul 6, 2012 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001603009 Feb 25, 2011 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1001591179 Jan 28, 2011 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1001561407 Sep 25, 2010 MA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MA1001441844 Dec 23, 2009 MA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MA1000949505 Jan 26, 2007 MA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC858248
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC858248 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 16, 2018 MC858248-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 21, 2014 MC858248-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY CSC00001016036 91X $1,000,000 Aug 24, 2025 On file ACTIVE
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Jul 3, 2024 Aug 24, 2025 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Sep 12, 2023 Jul 3, 2024 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Sep 12, 2023 Aug 2, 2024 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Nov 7, 2022 Sep 12, 2023 REPLACED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Nov 7, 2022 Oct 1, 2023 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Aug 24, 2022 Dec 6, 2022 CANCELLED
SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 5926561 BIPD/Primary — Aug 24, 2022 Nov 7, 2022 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BJGBRD BIPD/Primary — Aug 24, 2020 Aug 24, 2022 REPLACED
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BHRPNL BIPD/Primary — Oct 5, 2018 Aug 24, 2020 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 14 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 21, 2018 to Oct 5, 2018
THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY BDPHHK BIPD/Primary — Mar 11, 2014 Sep 21, 2018 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 24, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 2, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  3. Jul 3, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  5. Sep 13, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Sep 12, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  7. Dec 6, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  8. Nov 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
  9. Aug 24, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 22, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Aug 24, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 16, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Oct 1, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Oct 1, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Oct 1, 2018
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 46 days (through Nov 16, 2018)
  16. Sep 21, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 21, 2018
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 14 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 5, 2018)
  18. Sep 2, 2014
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-AVON MA 2 0
H-BROCKTON MA 2 1
H-BRIDGEWATER MA 1 0
H-CANTON MA 1 0
H-CHELMSFORD MA 1 1
H-DARTMOUTH MA 1 1
H-DEDHAM MA 1 0
H-MATTAPOISETT MA 1 0
H-NEWBURY MA 1 0
H-RAYNHAM MA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 12 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
390.19(b)(2) 390.19(b)(2) General/Admin 1 0
391.11(b)(5) Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 1
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.128 No/improper securement of vehicles Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SOUTH COAST TOWING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SOUTH COAST TOWING INC

Is SOUTH COAST TOWING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTH COAST TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 905868 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOUTH COAST TOWING INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SOUTH COAST TOWING INC had? ▾
19 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTH COAST TOWING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOUTH COAST TOWING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 19 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SOUTH COAST TOWING INC based? ▾
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 847 CHURCH ST, NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts 02745. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTH COAST TOWING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SOUTH COAST TOWING INC operate? ▾
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC self-reports 12 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOUTH COAST TOWING INC had any crashes? ▾
18 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTH COAST TOWING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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