Big Ten University Towing Safety Record
DOT# 3935932 · Iowa City, IA 52240 · 3193545936
Legal name: Riggs Towing LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/07/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Big Ten University Towing (DOT# 3935932) in Iowa City, Iowa has 11 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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 · 19 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 · 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/03/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/02/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/25/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/16/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/04/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 02/03/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13/2024 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-DEC-25 | IA | 0 | 1 | 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 | Pioneer Specialty 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.