HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1294642-jims-towing-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
JIM'S TOWING SERVICE INC
No risk signals found
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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, (661) 832-7080, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC522303.
- 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) | MC522303 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy TPC 4400001-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 15, 2017 | 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
5 of 20 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 21 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 7 | 85.7% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 7.1% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1EPNCNB | 1 | 1 |
| Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201A | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSM | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Bakersfield, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1294642 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC522303 |
| Legal name | JIM'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 200,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 12, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction
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 JIM'S TOWING SERVICE INC
What does JIM'S TOWING SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC522303: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about JIM'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 JIM'S TOWING SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1294642. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (661) 832-7080, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC522303, 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 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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