DAD'S TOWING SERVICE INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202622 inspections · 28 violations (10 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.11A1-LCHLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 3391.11B4-DENDriver Fitness1 OOS
Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
8
1× · sev 8
- 4392.16Unsafe Driving
Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.17A1-LRLDWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on.
6
1× · sev 6
- 6392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 7393.11Vehicle Maintenance
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 9392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
2
2×
- 10393.130Vehicle Maintenance1 OOS
No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- TN24
- KY4
- GA1
- SD1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 10% vs the 6.7% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, GA
Medium impact7 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (44%) came from inspections in Monroe County, GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Monroe County, GA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 24% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 21%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 35% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× · 30%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 18%
- 393.17A1-LRLDWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on.1× · 8%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 30%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× · 8%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 392.2-SLLIRP×2State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate · OOS
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed · OOS
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA51 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 21 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi35 drivers
- Company officer
- JIM MITCHELL
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2006-11-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 46 trucks · 6 owned tractors · 8 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 1302 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
35 events- 04/17/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
- 03/15/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GFA 4430301-00
- 03/15/2025Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E0 63 71
- 07/23/2021Insurance cancelled — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E06371
- 06/25/2021Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6E06371
- 06/25/2019Insurance replaced — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9582900
- 08/24/2018Insurance cancelled — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9582900
- 08/15/2018Insurance cancelled — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9582900
- 07/30/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2018)
- 07/19/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2018)
- 06/25/2018Insurance replaced — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9582900
- 07/01/2013Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 02 UEN QO1321
- 07/01/2013Insurance cancelled — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 06/04/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2013)
- 07/01/2012Insurance cancelled — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 06/15/2012Insurance replaced — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 06/04/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2012)
- 03/07/2012Insurance cancelled — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 02/14/2012Insurance replaced — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 02/09/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/15/2012)
- 07/01/2011Insurance replaced — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 07/01/2011Insurance cancelled — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 06/17/2011Insurance replaced — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TW28801797
- 06/06/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2011)
- 05/06/2011Insurance replaced — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 28801797
- 08/17/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/01/2010Insurance cancelled — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 28801797
- 07/02/2009Insurance cancelled — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 28801797
- 07/01/2009Insurance replaced — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 28801797
- 06/05/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2009)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-17
- Reported mileage
- 845,676 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — DADS TOWING SERVICE INC, MADISON, TN
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