Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
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, (215) 334-9051, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1611453.
- 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) | MC1611453 | Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY Policy K2GP633601 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 25, 2025 | Cancelled May 25, 2026 |
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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 4 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 10 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | DE | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | PA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | PA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 16, 2024 | PA | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,838 vehicle and 169,435 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 67.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | 4.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 15.1% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Newport, DE | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2272537 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1611453 |
| Legal name | 3CS TOWING |
| DBA name | CCC TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 15,000 (2022) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 13, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 21, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Questions about 3CS TOWING
What does 3CS TOWING's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for 3CS TOWING (MC1611453), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about 3CS TOWING 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 3CS TOWING?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2272537. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (215) 334-9051, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1611453, 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 | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST IMPRESSION TRANSPORT LLC | 2422219 | MC834473 | 38 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FRANKEL LOGISTICS LLC DBA SIR LANCELLOT COURIER AND DELIVERY |
1285346 | MC566737 | 18 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TAYLOR MARINE TRANSPORT INC DBA RING MARITIME SERVICES |
703769 | MC140002 | 10 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| EQUIP TRUCKING & WAREHOUSING LLC | 3198703 | MC158190 | 5 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SPECIALTY FREIGHT SERVICES INC | 878975 | MC278250 | 4 | Active Current · Motus |
| SFS CARTAGE INC | 1096730 | MC453600 | 4 | Active Current · Motus |
| ABBONIZIO TRANSFER INC | 985898 | MC891273 | 3 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ZONE TOWING & ROAD SERVICE LLC | 2134444 | MC790329 | 3 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FINISHLINE CONTAINERS LLC | 3856312 | MC1407271 | 3 | Active Current · Motus |
| 337 JB&D TRUCKING INC | 1289135 | MC665816 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.