Negoshian's Towing Service Safety Record

DOT# 516955 · Newton, MA 02461 · 6173321000

D

Below-average safety record — scored 54/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 10/27/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Negoshian's Towing Service (DOT# 516955) in Newton, Massachusetts has 44 inspections on record with 129 violations and a 38.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

44 Inspections
38.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
19 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 38.6%
Carrier: 38.6% (17 of 44) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 9.1%
Carrier: 9.1% (4 of 44) National: 6.4%
18% OOS rate better than 18% of carriers in Massachusetts
15% crash rate better than 15% 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.

129 total violations across 44 inspections
21 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
57
Unsafe Driving
62
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
3

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 7 states: CT, MA, ME, NY, RI, US, VT
Level 1: 8 (18%) Level 2: 18 (41%) Level 3: 18 (41%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
10/27/2025 VT 2 0 0
09/19/2025 MA 3 0 0
09/09/2025 CT 2 0 0
09/04/2025 NY 3 0 0
08/12/2025 RI 2 0 0
07/25/2025 MA 2 2 0
07/21/2025 NY 2 1 1
06/30/2025 RI 3 0 0
04/22/2025 MA 2 0 0
03/17/2025 MA 2 1 0
1 injury crash
09-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
09-JUL-24 CT 0 2 0
04-APR-25 CT 0 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 MC247162
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
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 01/01/2025

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 19
Drivers 16
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/17/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20250716 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 600,000
Address 14 Elliot Street, Newton, MA 02461