SAM'S TOWING & TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 924648 • DBA: SAM'S TOWING • 3225 FITZGERALD ROAD, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, 95742

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
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
924,648
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9166351005
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
MCS-150 Mileage
385,000
Physical Address
3225 FITZGERALD ROAD, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, 95742
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 9, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-421272REVOKEDJun 15, 2005Jun 20, 2023

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.BIPD/Primary1 TTS CA 19 01355809-00ON FILEJun 9, 2022Jun 9, 2023
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.CARGOTIP-003227ON FILEFeb 4, 2011Jun 9, 2011

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP214500CANCELLEDJun 9, 2021Jun 9, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP110137CANCELLEDJun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2021
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6200363REPLACEDJul 20, 2017Jun 9, 2020
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7806104177CANCELLEDJun 9, 2013Jul 9, 2017
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIP-CL-0010536-1CANCELLEDJun 9, 2012Jun 9, 2013
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTIP-CL-0010536-0CANCELLEDJun 9, 2011Jun 9, 2012
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryTIP-003227CANCELLEDFeb 4, 2011Jun 9, 2011
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTP101416-01CANCELLEDJun 9, 2004Jun 9, 2005
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTP101416CANCELLEDJun 9, 2003Jun 9, 2004
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary226718809NAME CHANGEDJun 9, 2002Nov 21, 2002
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary226718809REPLACEDJun 9, 2002Jun 9, 2002
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary226718809CANCELLEDJun 9, 2002Jun 9, 2003
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary226737957REPLACEDJun 9, 2001Jun 9, 2002
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary226737957CANCELLEDJun 9, 2001Jul 11, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.1 TTS CA 19 01355809-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2023Jun 9, 2023
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP214500BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2022Jun 9, 2022
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP110137BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2021Jun 9, 2021
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 6200363BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020
CANCELNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7806104177BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2017Jul 9, 2017
CANCELNOVA CASUALTY COMPANYTIP-CL-0010536-1BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2013Jun 9, 2013
CANCELNOVA CASUALTY COMPANYTIP-CL-0010536-0BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2012Jun 9, 2012
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TIP-003227CARGOJun 9, 2011Jun 9, 2011
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.TIP-003227BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2011Jun 9, 2011
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP101416-01BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2005Jun 9, 2005
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP101416BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2004Jun 9, 2004
CANCELTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.226718809BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2003Jun 9, 2003
TERM/CANCLTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.226718809BIPD/PrimaryNov 21, 2002Nov 21, 2002
TERM/CANCLTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.226737957BIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2002Jul 11, 2002
TERM/REPLTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.226718809BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2002Jun 9, 2002
TERM/REPLTRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.226737957BIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2002Jun 9, 2002

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-421272INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-421272INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-421272INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-421272INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-421272INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC421272MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 26, 2023Unknown
MC421272MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 27, 2022REVOKEDJun 20, 2023
MC421272CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 13, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2021
MC421272MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 1, 2017REVOKEDJun 15, 2022
MC421272MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 6, 2014REVOKEDJul 17, 2017
MC421272CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 14, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 30, 2012
MC421272CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 13, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 7, 2011
MC421272MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 7, 2011REVOKEDJun 17, 2013
MC421272CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 13, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 10, 2004
MC421272MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 21, 2001REVOKEDJun 15, 2005

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
37
Violations
16
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

10
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
11
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state37 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (16 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (16 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.43vs nat'l 1.80
-1.37 below avg

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

Inspection History (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
May 8, 202584618487CHALLENGECALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 8, 202584617470SACRAMENTOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 8, 202584618977SAC TOWSCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 8, 202584618216SACRAMENTOCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 8, 202584618217SACRAMENTOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
May 8, 202584659291CAL EXPOCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 8, 202584618758CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 7, 202584607814RoadsideCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 7, 202584607589I-80 AT W/B ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 7, 202584618846CAL EXPOCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.205C-WRNo
May 7, 202584607548CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 16, 202481635329CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 16, 202481635005CAL EXPOCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 16, 202481635458CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202481622335SACRAMENTOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.205(c), 393.209(d)Yes
May 15, 202481622949RoadsideCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202481622230CAL EXPOCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202481634850CAL EXPOCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202481623057CAL EXPO YARDCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 15, 202481635319CAL EXPO YARDCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202481622336SACRAMENTOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 26, 202480976468RoadsideCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 5, 202379646823E/B ANTELOPE SCALESCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 27, 202378999696ANTELOPE E/BCALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 10, 202378589664RoadsideCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 10, 202378590139RoadsideCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 10, 202378589663RoadsideCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 4, 202378589554CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 4, 202378579744CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 4, 202378536110NORTH SACRAMENTO AREACALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45(b)(2), 393.205(a)No
May 4, 202378536159NORTH SACRAMENTO AREACALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.45(b)(2)No
May 4, 202378535363RoadsideCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45(b)(2)No
May 4, 202378535600RoadsideCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 3, 202378524118SACRAMENTO TOW INSPECTIONSCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 3, 202378524613NORTH SACRAMENTO AREACALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
May 3, 202378524448CAL EXPOCALevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 3, 202378589798CAL EXPOCALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

21 total · 9.5% OOS
2024-052025-05
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 18, 2018CATOW00
Nov 4, 2016CATOW00
Sep 2, 2015CAINJURY01
Dec 19, 2014CAINJURY01
Oct 9, 2014CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 20, 2023
Authority
Jun 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 18, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 9, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Nov 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 2, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 19, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 9, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 9, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • CARGO
Jun 9, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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