SAM'S TOWING & TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 924648 • DBA: SAM'S TOWING • 3225 FITZGERALD ROAD, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, 95742
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-421272 | REVOKED | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1 TTS CA 19 01355809-00 | ON FILE | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-003227 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP214500 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP110137 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6200363 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2017 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7806104177 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2013 | Jul 9, 2017 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010536-1 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2012 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010536-0 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2011 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-003227 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP101416-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2004 | Jun 9, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP101416 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2003 | Jun 9, 2004 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226718809 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 9, 2002 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226718809 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2002 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226718809 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2003 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226737957 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2001 | Jun 9, 2002 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 226737957 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2001 | Jul 11, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1 TTS CA 19 01355809-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP214500 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110137 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6200363 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7806104177 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2017 | Jul 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010536-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2013 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010536-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2012 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003227 | CARGO | Jun 9, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003227 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101416-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101416 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2004 | Jun 9, 2004 |
| CANCEL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226718809 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2003 | Jun 9, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226718809 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 21, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226737957 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2002 | Jul 11, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226718809 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 226737957 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2002 | Jun 9, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-421272 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-421272 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-421272 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-421272 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-421272 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC421272 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 26, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC421272 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 27, 2022 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2023 |
| MC421272 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2021 |
| MC421272 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 1, 2017 | REVOKED | Jun 15, 2022 |
| MC421272 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 6, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 17, 2017 |
| MC421272 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2012 |
| MC421272 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2011 |
| MC421272 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 7, 2011 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2013 |
| MC421272 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2004 |
| MC421272 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 21, 2001 | REVOKED | Jun 15, 2005 |
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
1 state • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (37 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2014 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records