S & L Towing Betty's Towing Safety Record

DOT# 3491931 · Buckhannon, WV 26201-8942 · 3046428411

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/04/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, S & L Towing Betty's Towing (DOT# 3491931) in Buckhannon, West Virginia has 52 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

52 Inspections
9.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
4 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 9.6%
Carrier: 9.6% (5 of 52) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 52) National: 6.4%
44% OOS rate better than 44% of carriers in West Virginia
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in West Virginia

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.

8 total violations across 52 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (62%)
Vehicle Maintenance
6
Unsafe Driving
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.

Level 1: 5 (10%) Level 2: 35 (67%) Level 3: 12 (23%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/04/2026 WV 3 0 0
03/04/2026 WV 3 0 0
01/09/2026 WV 3 0 0
01/09/2026 WV 3 0 0
01/09/2026 WV 3 0 0
12/17/2025 WV 2 0 0
12/17/2025 WV 2 0 0
12/17/2025 WV 2 0 0
12/17/2025 WV 2 0 0
10/29/2025 WV 3 0 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 MC1149564
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 Progressive Classic Insurance Company $1,000 03/06/2025

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 4
Drivers 4
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/22/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20250214 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 90,000
Address 1068 Old Elkins Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201-8942