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STATE TOWING SERVICE INC
East Providence, RI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 459800 · MC 261987
Satisfactory
Active 7 months · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-261987 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amguard Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 months since reinstatement on March 2, 2026; first granted February 9, 1994 (32 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC261987
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP735459
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
459800
MC Number
MC-261987
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 1, 1991
Authority First Granted
February 9, 1994
Authority Reinstated
March 2, 2026
Annual Mileage
15,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
380 Valley St, East Providence, RI 02914-4424
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael J Salvatore
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
RI3
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HY3GEA75498 | 2 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | M033000131 | PROVIDENCE RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HY6KEF90763 |
RI 419 |
| September 29, 2026 | M033000129 | PROVIDENCE RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HN0LEC32467 |
RI 4877 |
| September 29, 2026 | M033000130 | PROVIDENCE RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HN0LEC32467 |
RI 72 |
| August 11, 2025 | 0089000135 | WARWICK RI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HY3GEA75498 |
RI 219 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | 0070001032 | WARWICK RI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HY3GEA75498 |
RI 219 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 18, 2024 | RIM0250011 | PROVIDENCE RI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT5BEB35552 |
RI 72.. |
| October 26, 2023 | 409F000069 | VALLEY ST, RI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
DODG |
3C7WRNDL3HG532776 |
RI 326 |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 16, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 8, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 18, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 13, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 13, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 16, 1998 | COMMON | On Record |
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