Van Lingen Towing and Recovery Safety Record
DOT# 2604744 · Torrance, CA 90505 · 3103704533
Legal name: Van Lingen Body Shop INC
Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 05/20/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Van Lingen Towing and Recovery (DOT# 2604744) in Torrance, California has 52 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 3.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
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 · 16 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 · 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
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.