ABC TOWING INC
USDOT 985135 • 2595 ALTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35210
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-456125 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 13, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA972127881 | ON FILE | Sep 12, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-003033 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA972127881 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA972127881 | REPLACED | Aug 10, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4466927 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4466927 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4466927BSIG | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2020 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP005740 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP902224 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007968-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK007968-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-25-14-0000 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-25-17-0000 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003332-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003332-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003332-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2012 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK003332-00 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2012 | Apr 15, 2012 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | TWP DY00269 11 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-003033 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000161-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000161-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2009 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000161-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000161-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000161-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000161-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW000259-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2008 | Apr 15, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW000259-03 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2008 | Apr 15, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW000259-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW000259-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW000259-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW000259-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW000259-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2005 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000174001 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2005 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | WCP102000174000 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 15, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4466927 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA972127881 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4466927 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4466927BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA972127881 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA972127881 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005740 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP902224 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007968-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2018 | Apr 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK007968-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-25-17-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003332-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-25-14-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003332-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003332-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | TWP DY00269 11 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2012 | Apr 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK003332-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2012 | Apr 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003033 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-003033 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000161-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000161-00 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2010 | Apr 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000161-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000161-00 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2009 | Jul 18, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000161-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000161-00 | CARGO | Jun 26, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2009 | Apr 15, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-03 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2009 | Apr 15, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-02 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-01 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2007 | Apr 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW000259-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2006 | Apr 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000174001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2005 | Apr 15, 2005 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000174000 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2004 | Apr 15, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-456125 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2019 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2018 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2017 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2016 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2015 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2014 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2013 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2012 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2011 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2010 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2009 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2008 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2007 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2006 |
| MC456125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2005 |
| MC456125 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC456125 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 5, 2003 | REVOKED | Apr 21, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (33 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
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOOVER | I 65 | ...445639 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Dec 9, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATHENS | US HWY 72 | ...032971 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | 3rd ave west | ...ML4028 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN BROOK | OVERTON RD | ...UA4186 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Sep 25, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...607003 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JEFFERSON | I-20 | ...456169 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Dec 6, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENSACOLA | US-98 (SR-294/N NAVY BOULEVARD) | ...836293 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Aug 2, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...KC6700 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Apr 3, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ODENVILLE | RAINBOW DR | ...ML3808 | ABC TOWING INC |
| Aug 5, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2014 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2013 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2008 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2007 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2007 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2007 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2006 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2003 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2002 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 58 events