HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1285884-phillips-towing-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PHILLIP'S TOWING SERVICE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (910) 323-9600, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC502248.
- 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) | MC502248 | Primary | Employers Mutual Casualty Company Policy 5E41835 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jan 20, 2016 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 16 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 25 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 2 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2025 | Saint George, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1285884 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC502248 |
| Legal name | PHILLIP'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 425,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 15, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 16, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsOtherWrk Or Disabled Vehicles
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about PHILLIP'S TOWING SERVICE INC
What does PHILLIP'S TOWING SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC502248: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PHILLIP'S TOWING SERVICE INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PHILLIP'S TOWING SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1285884. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (910) 323-9600, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC502248, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (910) 323-9600
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC Carrier |
Fayetteville, NC | 2829409 | MC945090 | 15 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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