BIG TOWS INC is a motor carrier based in CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 992082 and MC number 423680. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2001, a span of roughly 24 years. BIG TOWS INC reports a fleet of 35 power units and 18 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway/Towaway, Machinery, Large Objects, and Other. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 7 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 14.29%. Recent inspections have been recorded in NY. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 2011. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BIG TOWS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for BIG TOWS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 423680 | Active | None | None | 2017-04-28 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | — | — | 2024-06-01 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-06-01 00:00:00 |
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