Collins Brothers Towing INC Safety Record
DOT# 1096262 · Elk River, MN 55330 · 7632419177
Below-average safety record — scored 54/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 09/05/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 54/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Collins Brothers Towing INC (DOT# 1096262) in Elk River, Minnesota has 13 inspections on record with 28 violations and a 38.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 28 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 13 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2025 | MN | 2 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 05/28/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/08/2025 | MN | 2 | 0 |
| 01/09/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/23/2023 | MN | 0 | 1 |
| 07/06/2023 | MN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-SEP-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-OCT-24 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.