CarrierScore

OUT OF SERVICE

This carrier has an active federal Out of Service order issued by FMCSA and is not authorized to operate commercial motor vehicles.

SOUTH COAST TOWING INC

ActiveNot RatedINTERSTATEHAZMAT

SOUTH COAST TOWING INC (USDOT 905868) is a NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts-based motor carrier with 26+ years of FMCSA-registered operations. The company operates 12 power units and employs 8 drivers. Their vehicle out-of-service rate of 0.0% is below the national average of 20.7%, suggesting relatively well-maintained equipment. The carrier is authorized for hazardous materials transportation. This carrier currently has an active Out of Service order from FMCSA and is not authorized to operate. Our composite safety score rates this carrier at 45/100, indicating a mixed safety profile that warrants closer review.

12
Power Units
8
Drivers
905868
USDOT #
45/100
Safety Score

Company Details

Legal Name
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC
USDOT Number
905868
Entity Type
CARRIER
Address
847 CHURCH ST
NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745
Carrier Operation
Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
Last MCS-150 Update
June 20, 2024

Inspection Record

TypeTotalOOSRateNat'l Avg
Vehicle100.0%20.7%
Driver100.0%5.5%
Hazmat000.0%4.5%

Crash History

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Towaway
2
Total

Insurance

Insurer: PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY

BIPD Liability
$1.0M(req: $750K)OK
Cargo
N/A
Bond/Surety
N/A

Out of Service Orders

ACTIVE2014-09-02

90 day failure to pay fine

Rescinded: 2014-09-15

BASICs Safety Scores

Unsafe Driving1.75%
Crash IndicatorN/A
HOS Compliance0%
Vehicle Maintenance18.5%
Controlled Substances0%
Hazmat ComplianceN/A
Driver Fitness2%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance. Scores above 75% may trigger FMCSA intervention.

Location

847 CHURCH ST, NEW BEDFORD, MA 02745

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOUTH COAST TOWING INC's USDOT number?
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC's USDOT number is 905868. The company is based in NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts.
Is SOUTH COAST TOWING INC a safe trucking company?
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC has not received a formal safety rating from FMCSA. The company has had 1 vehicle inspections with a 0.0% out-of-service rate (national average: 20.7%). They have 2 reportable crashes on record. WARNING: This carrier currently has an active Out of Service order.
How many trucks does SOUTH COAST TOWING INC have?
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC operates 12 power units (trucks/commercial vehicles) and employs 8 drivers, according to their latest FMCSA filing.
Does SOUTH COAST TOWING INC have adequate insurance?
SOUTH COAST TOWING INC has $1.0M in BIPD liability insurance on file (meets the required $750K). Insured by PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY.

Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System