21 Towing INC Safety Record

DOT# 2954951 · Lowell, MA 01852 · 9783475510

D

Below-average safety record — scored 57/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 12/09/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, 21 Towing INC (DOT# 2954951) in Lowell, Massachusetts has 16 inspections on record with 26 violations and a 56.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

16 Inspections
56.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
5 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 56.3%
Carrier: 56.3% (9 of 16) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.3%
Carrier: 6.3% (1 of 16) National: 6.4%
11% OOS rate better than 11% of carriers in Massachusetts
9% crash rate better than 9% of carriers in Massachusetts

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.

26 total violations across 16 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (38%)
Vehicle Maintenance
14
Unsafe Driving
8
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
2

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 4 states: MA, ME, NH, US
Level 1: 3 (19%) Level 2: 5 (31%) Level 3: 8 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/09/2025 NH 2 0 1
11/19/2025 NH 3 0 0
04/02/2025 ME 2 0 0
03/06/2025 NH 3 0 0
02/04/2025 NH 3 0 0
01/13/2025 NH 3 0 0
12/13/2024 NH 3 0 0
10/03/2024 NH 3 0 0
08/20/2024 MA 1 4 0
04/15/2024 MA 3 0 0
1 injury crash
23-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
23-DEC-25 MA 0 1 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 MC001307
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 The Commerce Insurance Company $1,000 06/06/2018

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 5
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/15/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20250305 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1
Address 45 Meadowcroft St Ste 2, Lowell, MA 01852