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WEST & SONS TOWING INC
Addison, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 604411 · MC 291125
No Safety Rating
Active 31 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-291125 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC291125
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CID 1019907
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
604411
MC Number
MC-291125
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 1995
Authority Granted
June 27, 1995
Annual Mileage
799,970 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1821 W Fullerton Avenue, Addison, IL 60101
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert A West
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 15, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
IN1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMLXKH563215 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X7GD294289 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X9GM336362 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 2659004525 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | III | 2 | 1 | CATERPILLAR POWER RENTAL | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HM6X9GM336362 |
IL 213482TW |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | 9511004522 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 4 | 2 | NAVISTAR | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL40X7GD294289 |
IL P1176958 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| April 12, 2025 | 4037340722 | I-80 W/B AT HARLEM, IL | III | 4 | 2 | — | Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMLXKH563215 |
IL 29247TW |
| 391.41A1-NPH | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 391.15A-NSIN | OOSDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR POWER RENTAL | 1 | May 16, 2026 |
| NAVISTAR | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 28, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2011 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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