BIG TOWS INC

DOT 992082 MC 423680 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
10 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 20.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 100.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
35 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 27 (27 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $2,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

36 RED SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD, CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY, 10977

Phone Number

(845) 426-3333

Mailing Address

36 RED SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD, CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY, 10977

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(845) 352-1445

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
18 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-09-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-09-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-09-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-03-04 ADMINISTRATIVE INACTIVATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2009-02-04 OUT OF SERVICE MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-11-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-08-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2002-02-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $2,000,000
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
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary 4544879 $2,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2024-06-01 Cargo IMG58674174 N/A GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF … - - ACTIVE
2022-06-01 BIPD/Primary 4544879 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-23 BIPD/Primary 4544879 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-23 CARGO BMO 58674174 $750,000 OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 2024-06-22 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-04-30 BIPD/Primary CPO1640521 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2018-03-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-09 BIPD/Primary 8502RB0112660 $750,000 MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-04-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-01 BIPD/Primary 334600 $750,000 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURA… 2017-03-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-09-15 BIPD/Primary 613-00-02-85-0000 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2013-10-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-09-15 BIPD/Primary 613-00-02-87-0000 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2014-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-09-15 BIPD/Primary CA0760248 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-09-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-09-14 BIPD/Primary TWP DY00692 11 $750,000 CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANC… 2012-09-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-09-14 BIPD/Primary CH09PKG015192 $750,000 NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-09-22 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-09-15 BIPD/Primary CPP 4154363 $750,000 UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2009-09-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-17 CARGO 0510TSHR804490/043 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2008-09-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-02-27 BIPD/Primary CA 2647703 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2008-02-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-12-13 BIPD/Primary CA 2647703 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2007-12-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-17 CARGO 0510ZJLR704230/076 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2008-07-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-05-06 BIPD/Primary CA 2647703 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2007-12-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-05-06 BIPD/Primary CA 2647703-0 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2005-05-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-06-25 BIPD/Primary 871011 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2002-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-05-30 CARGO 871011 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2002-06-25 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

10 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

100.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

1 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 10 Last inspection: Dec 11, 2025 Total crashes: 10

FMCSA Inspection Records (10 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Dec 11, 2025

SPF3061337

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Jul 15, 2025

SPK3030321

Level 3 NY HINO 5PVNJ7AP...

Jan 30, 2025

SPB3020559

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NY HINO 5PVNJ8JP...

Oct 31, 2024

SPF3060194

Level 2 NY HINO 5PVNJ7AP...

Oct 30, 2024

SPC3010155

1 viol.
Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWFC...

Aug 29, 2024

D808600557

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NY HINO 5PVNJ7AP...

Jun 27, 2024

SPT0474103

Level 3 NY PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Jan 19, 2024

SPT0521591

Level 2 NY HINO 5PVNJ8JP...

Dec 22, 2023

SPT0521489

Level 2 NY PETR 1NPXX4TX...

Aug 7, 2023

SPF0240979

Level 2 NY HINO 5PVNJ7AP...
Total Inspections

10

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

10

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 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.

Sep 24, 2021

NY • NYSP42220900

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 1, 2019

NY • NY3820483700

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 17, 2019

NJ • NJ0019202751

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2018

NJ • NJ0018909446

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 22, 2018

NJ • NJ0018911607

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2017

NY • NYSP29920880

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2017

NY • NY3655856900

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2015

NJ • NJ0015325800

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2005

MI • MI0005992684

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 25, 2001

NY • NY0013125650

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

10

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

7

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: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
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

10
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

35
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

35

4 owned

Trailers

27

27 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 2
Intrastate: 16
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 100.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 2
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 16

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away Machinery Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

35

Power Units

35

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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