FIVE STAR TOWING & TRANSPORT INC
Risk factors
Low 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 202656 inspections · 48 violations (22 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance7 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
56
7× · sev 8
- 2393.128B-CLWVVehicle Maintenance6 OOS
Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans
42
6× · sev 7
- 3393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 4393.132C-CHVEVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.
6
2× · sev 3
- 5392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
3
3×
- 6392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 7393.11A1-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 9393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 10392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
2
2×
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- CA30
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Sacramento County, CA
Medium impact18 of 48 violations in the last 12 months (38%) came from inspections in Sacramento County, CA. 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 Sacramento 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 impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× · 30%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 1%
- 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans6× · 16%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× · 5%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 3%
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× · 1%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× · 5%
- 393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.2× · 4%
- 393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× · 1%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×4Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA37 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 7 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.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi8 drivers
- Company officer
- SONU SINGH
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2013-01-17
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-04-22
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 19 trucks · 6 owned tractors · 9 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, phone numbers or officers with 14 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- 06/04/2025Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA1643127
- 05/26/2025Insurance filed — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 01-CA-023932855
- 05/26/2025Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA1643127
- 05/08/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2025)
- 04/22/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
- 05/26/2023Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP318965
- 05/26/2022Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA1641751
- 05/26/2020Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP006224
- 04/29/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2020)
- 02/05/2020Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP006224
- 01/15/2020Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP006224
- 01/09/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/16/2020)
- 05/26/2019Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL818017-00
- 04/29/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2019)
- 03/16/2019Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL818017-00
- 02/15/2019Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL818017-00
- 07/02/2018Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL818017-00
- 05/26/2018Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL625171-00
- 07/07/2017Insurance cancelled — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy COM 114945-00
- 06/15/2017Insurance replaced — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy COM 114945-00
- 06/12/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/16/2017)
- 03/03/2017Insurance cancelled — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8502RB011230-0
- 02/26/2017Insurance replaced — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8502RB011230-0
- 02/06/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2017)
- 03/29/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/26/2016Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PBA0300309
- 02/26/2016Insurance replaced — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8502RB0110871
- 02/26/2015Insurance replaced — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy 605856120
- 08/27/2014MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/07/2016)
- 07/23/2014Insurance cancelled — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy COM 110545-01
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2023-10-06
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-04-22
- Reported mileage
- 644,585 mi (2024)
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