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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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JOHNBOY'S TOWING INC
USDOT 2383920 · MC818987 · EIN 77-0492307 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2222 22ND STREET, OCEANO, CA, 93445
(805) 474-4357 · JOHN COULTER
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
17 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 207
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TWT 0000177-00 · eff 08/17/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance207 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.40A-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.47B-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43B-BATV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA36
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.00 | 3.00 | ≈34–38% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-06-10. “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 San Luis Obispo County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from San Luis Obispo County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 46% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% · Steering 12% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOHN COULTER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2013-03-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC | 1890433 | officer | strong |
| CHESAPEAKE LAND MANAGEMENT | 1164761 | officer | strong |
| GUZZLER MANUFACTURING INC | 274960 | officer | strong |
| RELIABLE TIRE DISPOSAL LLC | 2330205 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ABBOTT MOLECULAR INC (USDOT 1890433, 2009).
Activity history (recent)
09/23/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
08/17/2020 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TWT 0000177-00
08/17/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP007050
08/17/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP903372
07/22/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2019)
05/23/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP903372
04/11/2019 — Insurance replaced — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP903372
08/17/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP800176
07/23/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/16/2018)
08/17/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PTOWK008466-00
07/21/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2017)
08/17/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 613-00-15-37-0001
07/21/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/09/2016)
08/17/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 613-00-15-37-0000
07/21/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2015)
08/17/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 3006622371
06/17/2014 — Insurance replaced — MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 60437-27-51
03/22/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2383920.