Ross Towing Safety Record
DOT# 1196761 · Southfield, MI 48034 · 2483566011
Legal name: Larry Ross Garage INC
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ross Towing (DOT# 1196761) in Southfield, Michigan has 27 inspections on record with 77 violations and a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 77 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 · 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | MI | 2 | 0 |
| 09/11/2025 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 05/23/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 05/21/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/17/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/14/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/07/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-APR-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-APR-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-JAN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-AUG-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-APR-24 | OH | 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 | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Amerisure Mutual 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.