HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/601443-ocean-state-towing-recovery-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
OCEAN STATE TOWING & RECOVERY 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Massachusetts average 20.0%.
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, (401) 431-1744, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC331594.
- 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) | MC331594 | — | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA880918692 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 9, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 6 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC331594 | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company Policy CA864187184 | Oct 9, 2025 | Replaced |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC331594 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA860299177 | Jul 16, 2025 | Replaced |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC331594 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA990258684 | Feb 12, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC331594 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA990258684 | Feb 12, 2025 | Replaced |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC331594 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA990258684 | Dec 6, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC331594 | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MPP102690203 | Dec 4, 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: 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
3 of 6 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
2 of 10 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
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.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- MA 8 72.7%
- US 1 9.1%
- RI 1 9.1%
- CT 1 9.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 4
4 straight trucks
Ford 2Freightliner 1Peterbilt 1
6 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.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Toyota 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | CT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2025 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 6, 2025 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | MA | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2025 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | MA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | RI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2024 | US | 5 | 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 Massachusetts average covers 21,935 vehicle and 35,944 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 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 | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 6 | 55.6% | 62.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 22.2% | 8.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 22.2% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 3 | 2 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices missing Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 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 Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 601443 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC331594 |
| Legal name | OCEAN STATE TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 62,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 12, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @oceanstaterecovery.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 6 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
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 OCEAN STATE TOWING & RECOVERY INC
What does OCEAN STATE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's operating authority allow?
MC331594: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about OCEAN STATE TOWING & RECOVERY 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 OCEAN STATE TOWING & RECOVERY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 601443. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (401) 431-1744, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC331594, 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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