DEFALCO'S INSTANT TOWING INC

DOT 788881 MC 352338 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
5 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 60.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
19 units

Drivers: 19

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

26 COMMERCE ST, CHATHAM, NJ, 07928

Phone Number

(973) 635-8333

Mailing Address

26 COMMERCE ST, CHATHAM, NJ, 07928

Cell Phone

(973) 476-3315

Email Address

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Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-04-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-04-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-10-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-04-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-04-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-04-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2021-03-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-03-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2017-02-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-06-06 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC352338 2022-04-18
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC352338 2018-03-19
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC352338 2000-03-16

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

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2026-04-10 BIPD/Primary 5NAOC4049-00 $750,000 INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2025-07-22 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000198 02 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2026-04-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-04-11 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000198 02 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2025-07-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-10-24 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000198 01 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2025-04-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-04-10 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000198 01 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2024-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-04-10 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000198 00 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2024-04-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-04-10 BIPD/Primary AAA1143-01 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2023-04-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-04-10 BIPD/Primary AAA1143-00 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2022-04-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-03-10 BIPD/Primary TOWCA000118 00 $750,000 CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CAS… 2021-04-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-10 BIPD/Primary AXSAT-00047-01 $750,000 AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-02-15 BIPD/Primary AXSA-00047-00 $750,000 AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-03-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-02-15 BIPD/Primary XNDA-01402-00 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2017-02-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-05-27 BIPD/Primary TTPKG0112701 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-02-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-15 BIPD/Primary TTPKG0112700 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-05-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-14 BIPD/Primary CA0703758 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-08-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-02-14 CARGO CH09PKG013768 $750,000 NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-02-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-14 BIPD/Primary WCP102000066602 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2006-02-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-05-21 BIPD/Primary WCP1020000666-01 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2005-02-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-02-14 BIPD/Primary WCP1020000666-01 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2004-05-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-02-14 BIPD/Primary WCP102000066600 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2004-02-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-02-14 CARGO KB 14 84-1 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2003-02-14 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

60.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

5 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 5 Last inspection: Apr 6, 2026 Total crashes: 47

FMCSA Inspection Records (5 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 6, 2026

SPRLI02267

1 viol.
Level 3 NJ CUSTOM SCO 1HTEUMMM...

Jan 14, 2026

3082001806

5 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 CT INTL 1HTEUMMM...

Nov 7, 2025

SPNDI02128

Level 1 NJ KW 3BKDX4TX...

Nov 7, 2025

SPNDI02127

Level 1 NJ KW 1NKZX4TX...

Oct 3, 2024

SPQNI02830

Level 3 NJ INTL 1HTEUMMM...
Total Inspections

5

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

5

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (47 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.

Apr 15, 2026

NJ • NJ0007201243

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 2, 2024

NJ • NJ0004925010

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 2024

NJ • NJ0000088667

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2024

NJ • NJ0024712047

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Mar 8, 2024

NJ • NJ0024710850

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 30, 2023

NJ • NJ0004904669

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 28, 2022

NJ • NJ0022126640

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2022

NJ • NJ0022115788

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2022

NJ • NJ0022115772

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2021

NJ • NJ0021135479

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2021

NJ • NJ0021180852

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

6

Tow

Yes

Feb 7, 2021

NJ • NJ0021902400

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2019

NJ • NJ0019254141

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2019

NJ • NJ0019104430

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 22, 2018

NJ • NJ0018941443

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

35

Total Crashes

47

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

5
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

19
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

19

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

19

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 19
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 4
Interstate (<100 mi): 15
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

OTHER-UNKNOWN AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

19

Power Units

19

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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