HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1057657-c-d-towing-specialists-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 14:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
C & D Towing Specialists Inc
Doing business as C & D Towing Specialists
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (619) 463-8697, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC442792.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC442792 | Primary | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company Policy 175 TTS CA 100053-02 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 17, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC442792 | Trisura Insurance Company Policy 175 TTS CA 100053-00 | Nov 6, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC442792 | Trisura Insurance Company Policy 175 TTS CA 100053-00 | Nov 6, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
4 of 44 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 47 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 25
21 straight trucks · 3 tractors · 1 semi-trailer
Ram/Dodge 9Kenworth 5Western Star 3Chevrolet/GMC 2Ford 2Hino 2
13 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 2
1 semi-trailer · 1 straight truck
Chevrolet/GMC 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 29 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 4 | 93.8% | 71.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.3% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 3 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for… Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTCB | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
| Hydraulic Any Observed Leaking Hydraulic Fluid Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345ABLHF | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201CFR | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Palmdale, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 1057657 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC442792 |
| Legal name | C & D TOWING SPECIALISTS INC |
| DBA name | C & D TOWING SPECIALISTS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 15,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 9, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 30, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @cdtowing.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about C & D Towing Specialists Inc
What does C & D Towing Specialists Inc's operating authority allow?
MC442792: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about C & D Towing Specialists Inc is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking C & D Towing Specialists Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1057657. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (619) 463-8697, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC442792, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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