HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/836405-hs-towing-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
H&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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.3% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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) 657-9941, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC123813.
- 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) | MC123813 | Primary | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1000217692 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2024 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 17 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
2 of 23 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2026 | PA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 14, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 4, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 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
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 12 | 73.1% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 19.2% | 15.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 2 | 2 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| 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 - 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 |
| No/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343 | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBDSA | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices wire/chain damaged. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | East Hanover Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | East Hanover Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | West Pikeland Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Lemoyne Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Swatara Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Carlisle Borough, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Myerstown Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 836405 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC123813 |
| Legal name | H&S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,600,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 1, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 28, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherRental Equiptment
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 H&S TOWING SERVICE INC
What does H&S TOWING SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC123813: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about H&S TOWING SERVICE 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 H&S TOWING SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 836405. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (717) 657-9941, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC123813, 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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