Shea's Towing Safety Record
DOT# 1681738 · Cumberland, RI 02864 · 4017241111
Legal name: Berkeley Towing INC
Good safety record — scored 19/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 19/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Shea's Towing (DOT# 1681738) in Cumberland, Rhode Island has 40 inspections on record with 68 violations and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 68 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 · 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 08/06/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-DEC-25 | MA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-SEP-24 | MA | 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 | Imperium Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.