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S J TOWING INC
Chula Vista, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2265129 · MC 773211
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-773211 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC773211
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TAR1000066-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2265129
MC Number
MC-773211
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 19, 2012
Authority Granted
February 29, 2012
Annual Mileage
140,850 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
803 Anita Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeanette Louise Altig
Officer 2
Keith Allen Altig
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | NFRH001095 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XPBD49X2RD693632 1LH440VH9H1A24504 |
CA ZP36809 CA 4RG7579 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | UDWR001997 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBWDV2SPWC2009 |
CA CP87482 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | NFRH000906 | CA, CA | I | 10 | 6 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XPCD49X5MD760348 1R1F248255K550922 |
CA YP58440 CA 4SP1182 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 25, 2026 | UFEK005039 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPTD40X5GD350781 13N253207N1548017 |
CA YP58438 CA 4UP1768 |
| December 2, 2025 | NECK003833 | CASTAIC CVEF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPTD40X5GD350781 |
CA YP58438 |
| October 7, 2025 | UDWR001262 | SAN ONOFRE IF SOUTHBOUND, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MURT |
1XPTD40X5GD350781 1M9G42205VA056817 |
CA YP58438 CA 4LK4219 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| August 15, 2025 | UEDY000415 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XPBD49X2RD693632 1R1F248255K550922 |
CA 9G96736 CA 4SP1182 |
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 24, 2025 | NBJJ008377 | RAINBOW IF, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKHHJ7X4GF104206 |
CA 35650L2 |
| 392.2SLSCR | OOSState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 7, 2025 | NB6F006451 | RAINBOW IF, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MURT |
1XPTD40X5GD350781 1M9G42205VA056817 |
CA YP58438 CA 4LK4219 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 11, 2024 | 4879000109 | ROLL AZ | II | 9 | 3 | SJ TOWING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC BIG TEX |
1GTJC33134F171393 16VGX352XF6034124 |
CA SJTA1 NC AF12567 |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA10
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40X5GD350781 | 4 | 1 |
| Murt | Semi-trailer | 1M9G42205VA056817 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F248255K550922 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2RD693632 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X5MD760348 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253207N1548017 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX352XF6034124 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GTJC33134F171393 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH7G1A23138 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH9H1A24504 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 3BKHHJ7X4GF104206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KKMBWDV2SPWC2009 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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