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EASTWOOD TOWING INC
Waterbury, CT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 437900 · MC 251244
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-251244 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 16, 2023; first granted May 11, 1992 (34 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC251244
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAR0600000321
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
437900
MC Number
MC-251244
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 1991
Authority First Granted
May 11, 1992
Authority Reinstated
May 16, 2023
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3080 E Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
Phone
Owner / Officer
James P. Messer
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | CT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 International DF557 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTXLAHT9AJ268554 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL5LG189426 | 1 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | 3017002187 | CT, CT | I | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTXLAHT9AJ268554 |
CT BK18778 |
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | 3014004480 | WEST HARTFORD, CT | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDL5LG189426 |
CT BH31649 |
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 3, 2023 | 0632000232 | 3080 E. MAIN STR, CT | V | — | — | EMPTY | Straight Truck |
PTRB |
1NPFLBTX87N689961 |
CT AE64821 |
| November 3, 2023 | 0632000231 | 3080 E. MAIN STR, CT | V | — | — | EMPTY | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTXLAHT9AJ268554 |
CT BK18778 |
| November 3, 2023 | 0632000230 | 3080 E. MAIN STR, CT | V | — | — | EMPTY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL40X3HD431827 |
CT AM57198 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 26, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 4, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 23, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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