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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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ARROWHEAD TOWING INC
USDOT 1782229 · MC649831 · EIN 68-0447573 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3245 EAST 18TH ST, ANTIOCH, CA, 94509
(925) 757-6539 · PERRY SHUSTA
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
22 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 162
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 01-CA-060783687-0 · eff 03/07/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance147 pts
Other27 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.126C-CIM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
CA47
OR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.22 | 0.22 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.64 | 1.59 | ≈14–18% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-06-24. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Contra Costa County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Contra Costa County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Lighting / lamps 41% (1 OOS) · Tires 35% (1 OOS) · Other 7%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 100%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.30-B, 396.5B-HWSL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | UNI9NCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/31/2025 | VALLEJO, CA | 1 |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
PERRY SHUSTA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2008-06-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARROWHEAD 24HR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC | 4521328 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/07/2025 — Insurance filed — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 01-CA-060783687-0
03/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO1638553
09/03/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2023)
04/03/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/07/2019 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO1638553-00
04/22/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/13/2019)
04/07/2016 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 3006523632
02/07/2014 — Insurance replaced — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 281036
08/12/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/13/2016)
06/18/2008 — Insurance filed — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 281036
06/13/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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