FREDS TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 985439 • 400 INDUSTRY DRIVE, HENDERSON, NC, 27537
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-417657 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP528923 | ON FILE | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TIP-CL-0010163-0 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 28, 2012 |
Insurance History (43 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423638 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP317777 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2022 | Feb 27, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP213242 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2021 | Feb 27, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP109097 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP005276 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2019 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP005276 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP005276 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP901802 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP901802 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E43503 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2016 | Feb 27, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E43503 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2016 | Mar 28, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TWR0000200 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTPKG0113000 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010163-1 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIP-CL-0010163-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 28, 2012 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | STM0000295 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2010 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0000295 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2010 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | STM0000295 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2010 | Jun 11, 2010 |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0000295 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2010 | Jun 11, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001710-A | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001710-A | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001710 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2008 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001710 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP001710 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP-001710 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2008 | Oct 25, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001710 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2008 | Oct 25, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | TIP-001710 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | TIP001710 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943-04 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943-04 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943-04 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100943-04 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100943-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2006 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2006 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100943-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100943-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP100943 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2003 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP100943 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2003 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 440299 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2003 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 440299 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2002 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP3-1610419 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2001 | Feb 28, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP528923 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423638 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP317777 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP213242 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2022 | Feb 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP109097 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005276 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2020 | Feb 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005276 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP005276 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP901802 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2019 | Feb 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP901802 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2018 | Oct 10, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E43503 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E43503 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TWR0000200 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0113000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010163-1 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010163-0 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0010163-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | STM0000295 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0000295 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0000295 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | STM0000295 | CARGO | Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710-A | CARGO | Feb 28, 2010 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710-A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2010 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2008 | Oct 25, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710 | CARGO | Oct 25, 2008 | Oct 25, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP001710 | CARGO | Mar 26, 2008 | Mar 26, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-04 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-04 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001710 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP001710 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-03 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-04 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-04 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-02 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-01 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP100943 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 440299 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2003 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 440299 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2003 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP3-1610419 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2002 | Feb 28, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-417657 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 |
| MC417657 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 5, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2021 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2020 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2019 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2019 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2018 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2015 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2013 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2012 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2011 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2010 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2009 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2008 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2008 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2007 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2006 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2005 |
| MC417657 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2004 |
| MC417657 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2001 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2024 |
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
7 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (13 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 85 | ...KF6167 | FREDS TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 21, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | I-95 SB | ...151052 | FREDS TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 5, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENDERSON | RUIN CREEK RD | ...406564 | FREDS TOWING AND TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 7, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2012 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2002 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events