RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
A1 PRIORITY TOWING & SERVICE LLC
Springfield, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
See all 3 flags (1 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2455262 · MC 193024
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-193024 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC193024
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2455262
MC Number
MC-193024
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 20, 2013
Authority Granted
November 9, 2018
Annual Mileage
3,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
128 Hancock Street, Springfield, MA 01109
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Karolynn Sheppard
Officer 2
Keith Sheppard
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT3
OH2
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Sedan/Saloon
1
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4PL567147 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AN4P5T50489 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Traverse | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 2 | 1GNERGKW4KJ212183 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | Sedan/Saloon · Class 1 | 2FAFP71W07X135434 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7BS0R5T50366 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | 3064001781 | CT, CT | II | 2 | 2 | COPARTS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4PL567147 |
MA 1116A |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | OOSLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | CW00004455 | MA, MA | II | 2 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4PL567147 |
MA R1116A |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | 3010004538 | WINDSOR, CT | III | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4PL567147 |
MA 1116A |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.9AA2-OA | Operating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | 3011001699 | UNION SCALE, CT | I | 5 | 1 | A-1 PRIORITY | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AN4P5T50489 |
MA 1116G |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 7, 2025 | 3272000297 | BELLEVUE OH | III | — | — | COPART | Straight Truck Trailer |
HINO FORD |
5PVNJ7AN4P5T50489 2FAFP71W07X135434 |
MA R1116F OH NO PLATE |
| December 2, 2024 | 3272000165 | OBERLIN OH | III | 1 | — | COPART | Straight Truck Trailer |
HINO CHEVROLET |
5PVNJ7BS0R5T50366 1GNERGKW4KJ212183 |
MN 1116F OH JLM6493 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| June 28, 2024 | 0558000994 | UNION SCALE, CT | III | 2 | — | A1 PRIORITY TOWING & SERVICE LLC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BS0R5T50366 |
MA 1116F |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 390.19A2 | HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COPART | 2 | February 7, 2025 |
| COPARTS | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 9, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.