Auto Express Tow Safety Record
DOT# 2842542 · San Francisco, CA 94124 · 4154078977
Legal name: Auto Express Towing & Recovery LLC
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Auto Express Tow (DOT# 2842542) in San Francisco, California has 51 inspections on record with 89 violations and a 41.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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 · 89 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 · 51 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 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/02/2025 | NV | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/02/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2025 | CA | 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 | Amguard 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.