B & L Towing Safety Record
DOT# 429024 · Carteret, NJ 07008 · 7325410100
Legal name: B & L Tire Service INC
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 05/15/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, B & L Towing (DOT# 429024) in Carteret, New Jersey has 45 inspections on record with 6 violations and a 8.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 6 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 · 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 | RI | 0 | 2 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 08/15/2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-SEP-25 | NJ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 13-JUN-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-AUG-25 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-JAN-26 | NJ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 07-MAR-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-OCT-24 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-MAY-24 | NJ | 0 | 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 | Ascot 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.