DBA: A BETTER TOWING COMPANY
A BETTER TOW COMPANY LLC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 18.18% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 7
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
765 NW STATE AVE, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532
Phone Number
(360) 669-0222
Mailing Address
765 NW STATE AVE, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532
Cell Phone
(360) 789-4792
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
LLC
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-20 | BIPD/Primary | CPP1377658 | $1,000,000 | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2024-11-02 | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM056007-02 | $1,000,000 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … | 2025-07-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-11-02 | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM056007-01 | $1,000,000 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE … | 2024-11-02 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA00399630 | $1,000,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2023-11-02 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-02-24 | BIPD/Primary | CA04337899 | $1,000,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2023-08-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-01-05 | BIPD/Primary | CA04337899 | $1,000,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2023-02-24 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-02-22 | BIPD/Primary | CA04337899 | $1,000,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2023-01-05 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.18%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
33 inspections · 6 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
4 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (33 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2151000189 | 2 | WA | 2 | 0 | FORD 1FDFF6KN... |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 2082003258 | 2 | WA | 3 | 1 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| May 18, 2026 | 2016002509 | 3 | WA | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDNF6DC... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | X772000338 | 1 | WA | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 2085003653 | 2 | WA | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDNX6AN... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 2086002883 | 2 | WA | 1 | 0 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 2165006331 | 2 | WA | 2 | 0 | FORD 1FDNF6DC... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 2082002665 | 2 | WA | 2 | 1 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 1142009635 | 3 | WA | 2 | 0 | FORD 1FDNX6AN... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 0863001934 | 3 | WA | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXCY... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | X803002745 | 3 | WA | 5 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HAMMAAL... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 2016001813 | 3 | WA | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 2085002616 | 1 | WA | 2 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXCY... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 2086002215 | 1 | WA | 2 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HAMMAAL... |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0859000269 | 3 | WA | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0941000770 | 1 | WA | 2 | 0 | MIDAS INTE 3HAMMAAL... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 2016001501 | 3 | WA | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDFF6KN... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2102001930 | 2 | WA | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXCY... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 2082001747 | 2 | WA | 1 | 0 | FORD 1FDWX6DE... |
| Nov 9, 2024 | X803001300 | 3 | WA | 4 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HAMMAAL... |
Jun 17, 2026
2151000189
Jun 8, 2026
2082003258
May 18, 2026
2016002509
Apr 28, 2026
X772000338
Apr 21, 2026
2085003653
Mar 12, 2026
2086002883
Jan 27, 2026
2165006331
Jan 13, 2026
2082002665
Dec 19, 2025
1142009635
Dec 9, 2025
0863001934
Nov 13, 2025
X803002745
Oct 6, 2025
2016001813
Sep 22, 2025
2085002616
Aug 25, 2025
2086002215
Jul 30, 2025
0859000269
Jul 17, 2025
0941000770
Apr 21, 2025
2016001501
Mar 28, 2025
2102001930
Jan 21, 2025
2082001747
Nov 9, 2024
X803001300
Oct 22, 2024
0941000731
Oct 14, 2024
0882000089
Aug 7, 2024
2030000293
Apr 16, 2024
2086000719
Mar 26, 2024
2082000857
Mar 3, 2024
X772000071
Mar 1, 2024
2086000571
Dec 20, 2023
2082000575
Dec 7, 2023
W102005328
Nov 3, 2023
W804004923
Oct 25, 2023
W711010762
Aug 24, 2023
A002001816
Aug 17, 2023
W102005292
Total Inspections
33
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
33
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records
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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No accident records found in the available data source |
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No accident records found in the available data source
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
17
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 33 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 7 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
7
0 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
7
Driver Inspections
4
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
LLC
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
7
Power Units
7
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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