TOWER TRUCK LINES INC

DOT 1331901 MC 514423 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
71 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 21.13% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 30.77% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
52 units

Drivers: 30

Trailers: 85 (85 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

736 INDUSTRIAL DR, ELMHURST, IL, 60126

Phone Number

(630) 293-0800

Mailing Address

736 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, ELMHURST, IL, 60126

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(630) 516-0345

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
21 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-04-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-04-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-04-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-04-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-04-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-04-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-04-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-07-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-04-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-04-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-04-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-07-20 OUT OF SERVICE MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2006-05-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC514423 2007-04-16

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2020-09-17 BIPD/Primary A0148457002 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2020-09-17 BIPD/Primary A0148457001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-09-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-04-13 BIPD/Primary 1BWHIL1901259040-00 $750,000 ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALT… 2020-09-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-04-13 BIPD/Primary 506-8962837 $750,000 CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMP… 2020-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-04-13 BIPD/Primary 506-8846503 $750,000 CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMP… 2016-04-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-04-13 BIPD/Primary 5068846503 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2019-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-04-13 BIPD/Primary 5001228 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2016-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-04-13 BIPD/Primary 362062 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2015-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-13 BIPD/Primary 360885 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2014-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-13 BIPD/Primary CA0758757 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-04-13 BIPD/Primary CA0641861 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-04-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-04-13 BIPD/Primary CA0581370 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-04-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-04-13 BIPD/Primary CA0475000 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-04-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-08-05 BIPD/Primary TPU3041423 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2009-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-04-13 BIPD/Primary TPU3041423 $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-08-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-04-13 BIPD/Primary PIA01006601 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-04 BIPD/Primary CT00018937 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2007-04-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-28 BIPD/Primary 465148 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2007-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-02-22 BIPD/Primary SFT 4074020 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2006-04-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-02-22 BIPD/Primary SFT 4074020 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2006-02-22 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

21.13%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

71 inspections · 15 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

30.77%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

13 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 71 Last inspection: Jun 25, 2026 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (71 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 25, 2026

NFEF001714

Level 3 CA FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

May 26, 2026

NFEF001551

1 viol.
Level 1 CA INTL 3HSDJAPR...

May 22, 2026

UFWH001603

8 viol.
Level 2 CA FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

May 13, 2026

5002940072

Level 3 IL INTL 3HSDJAPR...

Apr 27, 2026

UDMC003841

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 CA INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 17, 2026

UED8002079

1 viol.
Level 3 CA INTL 3HSDJAPR...

Feb 26, 2026

4182500302

Level 3 IL FTL 3AKJHHDR...

Jan 27, 2026

NE8I004991

1 viol.
Level 2 CA FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

Jan 27, 2026

NCXE999318

Level 1 CA INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Nov 17, 2025

XC40130342

1 viol.
Level 2 AZ INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Oct 15, 2025

1665001121

1 viol.
Level 3 MN CUSTOM SCO 3HSDZAPR...

Sep 17, 2025

5000750006

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Sep 15, 2025

UED8001654

1 viol.
Level 3 CA VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Jul 30, 2025

4248960063

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 26, 2025

4181490151

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

71

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

71

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 5, 2026

WI • WI0000201609

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 6, 2024

CA • CA2522401674

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2021

IL • ILX002503361

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2020

IL • ILX002068435

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 1, 2018

CA • CA0008637936

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 13, 2014

WY • WY0201406169

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Nov 4, 2011

CA • CA0005392090

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2010

IL • IL0002010433

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2007

IA • IA2007405286

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

34

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 29
OOS: 7

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

71
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

52
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

52

52 owned

Trailers

85

85 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

30

CDL Drivers: 30
Interstate: 30
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

13

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 30.77%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 30
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce US Mail Refrigerated

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

52

Power Units

52

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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