Tower Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 3612873 · Huntington, WV 25705-2838 · 3045253293

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 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, Tower Transportation INC (DOT# 3612873) in Huntington, West Virginia has 44 inspections on record with 34 violations and a 15.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

44 Inspections
15.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
15 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 15.9%
Carrier: 15.9% (7 of 44) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.3%
Carrier: 2.3% (1 of 44) National: 6.4%
34% OOS rate better than 34% 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.

34 total violations across 44 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
7
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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 8 states: DE, IN, KY, MO, NC, OH, PA, WV
Level 1: 9 (20%) Level 2: 16 (36%) Level 3: 19 (43%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 MO 2 0 0
02/27/2026 WV 2 1 0
02/05/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/04/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/13/2026 WV 2 1 0
01/07/2026 DE 2 0 0
12/23/2025 NC 2 0 0
12/16/2025 WV 3 0 0
12/05/2025 NC 3 0 0
11/20/2025 WV 2 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 MC1586798
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 Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America $750 08/25/2025

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 15
Drivers 15
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/15/2021
MCS-150 Filed 20260119 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 559,085
Address 3327b US Route 60, Huntington, WV 25705-2838