FMCSA Carrier Profile
EXPRESS TOWING INC
Weymouth, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 635302 · MC 768517
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-768517 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
35.0% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 77% 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, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 128.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC768517
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1020060493
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
635302
MC Number
MC-768517
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 28, 1996
Authority Granted
December 28, 2011
Annual Mileage
1,000,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1269 Washington Street, Weymouth, MA 02189
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Krause
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
20 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%
Driver OOS Rate
13.3%
Ranks in the 77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate128.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (107.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPCL40X5VD841605 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 1, 2026 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDWX7DE7SDF01138 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2026 | NH | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDWX7DE7SDF01138 | 1 | Passed |
| June 17, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDUF5GTXJDA00560 | 1 | Passed |
| June 15, 2026 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDWX7DE7SDF01138 | 5 | 4 OOS |
| April 29, 2026 | NH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVHCYFE6KHKF7700 | 0 | Clean |
| April 8, 2026 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X4JD475069 | 1 | Passed |
| March 31, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWO · 1NKZL49X5NJ102884 | 3 | Passed |
| December 11, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X4JD475069 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| September 11, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPEL40X9SD735758 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 23, 2025 | MA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVHCYFEXPHNX2818 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| June 23, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDUF5HT9GEA75798 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 21 inspection records
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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA9
NH6
CT1
MD1
NY1
PA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 29 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
9
Chassis / Incomplete
6
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX7DE7SDF01138 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFEXPHNX2818 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Landoll Corporation 440A | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH3J1A25508 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4JD475069 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6DC9GDA02761 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GTXJDA00560 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT9GEA75798 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT2FHGF6734 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT9EHFS6873 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDTXFHGH8111 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE6KHKF7700 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X7MJ439875 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL49X5NJ102884 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL40X5VD841605 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPEL40X9SD735758 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X3LD660794 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M5121461X1061826 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNFLXTG315955 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JN1J4S53222 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 28, 2011 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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