HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/265753-towaway-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.3% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (717) 766-7061, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC181480.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC181480 | — | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. Policy IHQ 2929029 · 34 | — | Apr 1, 2008 | Active |
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
6 of 17 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 21 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2025 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2025 | PA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | WY | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2025 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 29, 2025 | MS | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2025 | NY | 2 | 0 | 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
32 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 39 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 | 30 | 7 | 93.8% | 67.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 1 | 1 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| Steering system components worn welded or missing Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209D | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205AWRBH | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2025 | Bowling Green, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Crockett, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 265753 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC181480 |
| Legal name | TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,803,842 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 9, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 25, 1985 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstructionOtherNew Used Trailers
Questions about TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC
What does TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC (MC181480), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TOWAWAY EXPRESS 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 TOWAWAY EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 265753. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (717) 766-7061, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC181480, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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