Redline Towing INC Safety Record

DOT# 2509522 · Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 · 7737666612

D

Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 02/06/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Redline Towing INC (DOT# 2509522) in Chicago Ridge, Illinois has 19 inspections on record with 53 violations and a 42.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

19 Inspections
42.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
8 Crashes
26 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 42.1%
Carrier: 42.1% (8 of 19) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 36.8%
Carrier: 36.8% (7 of 19) National: 6.4%
10% OOS rate better than 10% of carriers in Illinois
9% crash rate better than 9% of carriers in Illinois

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.

53 total violations across 19 inspections
15 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (28%)
Vehicle Maintenance
14
Unsafe Driving
22
Hours of Service
6
Driver Fitness
7
Other
4

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.

Inspected across 7 states: AR, IL, IN, MI, OH, TN, WI
Level 1: 2 (11%) Level 2: 8 (42%) Level 3: 9 (47%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/06/2026 WI 2 0 0
10/13/2025 IL 3 0 0
05/14/2025 IL 1 0 0
02/15/2025 WI 2 0 1
07/15/2024 MI 3 0 0
04/09/2024 MI 2 0 0
04/09/2024 IL 3 1 1
04/05/2024 OH 2 3 0
01/09/2024 IN 2 0 0
01/08/2024 MI 3 1 0
3 injury crashes
28-FEB-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-FEB-24 IL 0 1 0
20-MAY-24 IL 0 0 0
20-DEC-24 IL 0 0 0
07-MAY-24 WI 0 0 0
06-JUN-25 IL 0 0 0
06-JUN-25 IL 0 0 0
04-JAN-25 IL 0 1 0
01-MAR-25 IL 0 2 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC870273
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Liability & Fire Ins Co. $1,000 11/16/2025

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.

Power Units 26
Drivers 46
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/27/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20251111 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 187,179
Address 10103 Kitty Ave, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415