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PRECISION AUTO SALES & BODY WORKS INC
DBA: Precision Towing
Johnston, RI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1228632 · MC 523947
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-523947 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 24, 2024; first granted June 24, 2005 (21 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC523947
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-CA-023933356-0
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1228632
MC Number
MC-523947
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 29, 2004
Authority First Granted
June 24, 2005
Authority Reinstated
May 24, 2024
Annual Mileage
525,700 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
100 South St, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Debra Branch
Officer 2
Richard C Branch Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
RI7
MA2
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC7NHMX6310 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXKDKL0014 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT0FEA16035 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GYXKDA04198 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGNDR5CDBR7858 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFCXJHJX7467 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 8600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR65J138058 | 1 | — |
| 2023 C.gallegos | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3DG1P482XPG004047 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 0070001815 | PROVIDENCE RI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX33C7DM010199 |
RI 1CF170 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | EQ00000008 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER C.GALLEGOS |
1FUJGNDR5CDBR7858 3DG1P482XPG004047 |
RI 1XT100 ME 5016182 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 0232000401 | PROVIDENCE RI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HSHXAHR65J138058 |
RI 32847 |
| March 25, 2026 | EI00000378 | H-SWANSEA, MA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GYXKDA04198 |
RI 1839 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | M009000060 | JOHNSTON RI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFCXJHJX7467 |
RI 1710 |
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | M033000073 | JOHNSTON RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXKDKL0014 |
RI 1710 |
| August 25, 2025 | M033000072 | JOHNSTON RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC7NHMX6310 |
RI 872 |
| July 25, 2025 | M009000044 | JOHNSTON RI | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXKDKL0014 |
RI 1710 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 11, 2024 | M009000009 | JOHNSTON RI | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC7NHMX6310 |
RI 872 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| August 30, 2024 | M015000109 | JOHNSTON RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT0FEA16035 |
RI 0671 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTANTINI | 1 | November 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 15, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 12, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 22, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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