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ALTERNATIVE HEAVY TOWING INC
Phoenix, AZ
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Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 1470155 · MC 555205
Inactive
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-555205 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC555205
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TWT 0000147-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1470155
MC Number
MC-555205
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 5, 2006
Authority Reinstated
August 7, 2012
Annual Mileage
189,752 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
22020 N 21st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eric Uphold
Officer 2
Sherry Uphold
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPCL40X7JD368705 | 0 | Clean |
| February 20, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK57DX21444 | 1 | Passed |
| January 9, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXL40X2KD267655 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2024 | AZ | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM2
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
2
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK57DX21444 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH1G1A23667 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL40X7JD368705 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X2KD267655 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 7, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 16, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 24, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 15, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 12, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 11, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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