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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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HAMILTONS TOWING LLC
USDOT 2589861 · MC945688 · EIN 99-0474064 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1905 GOODSON CT, SOUTH BEND, IN, 46613
(574) 209-8048 · RICHARD HAMILTON
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 100% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 66.7% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
6 / 228
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy K2GP735128 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate100% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate66.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance188 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Unsafe Driving17 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 63 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
IN6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.40 | 3.40 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 4.85 | 4.85 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24.14 | 24.14 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2025-11-24. “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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (7 OOS) · Phone / texting 34% (6 OOS) · Tires 11% (4 OOS)
• 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 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
4 incomplete vehicle3 passenger car1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD HAMILTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2015-03-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEST PARKING LOT CLEANING INC | 1800247 | officer | strong |
| FIRST CHOICE SALVAGE AND TOWING | 3333014 | email, phone | strong |
| GRACE TYLER ESTATE WINERY LLC | 3251453 | officer | strong |
| HAMILTON BODY SHOP INC | 125440 | officer | strong |
| LONESOME RIDGE FARM INC | 3085396 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD G HAMILTON | 2548669 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD HAMILTON | 914314 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD HAMILTON | 1461371 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HAMILTON BODY SHOP INC (USDOT 125440, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy K2GP735128
01/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP632308
12/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
12/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2025)
01/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy K2GP528021
12/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/2024)
04/09/2024 — Insurance cancelled — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0111072731
03/27/2024 — Insurance replaced — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0111072731
03/13/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2024)
01/20/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/30/2015 — Insurance replaced — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 0111072731
03/17/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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