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Generated Oct 5, 2026
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ELITE TOWING OF MINNESOTA INC
USDOT 3376676 · MC1083198 · EIN 84-4162986 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
976 BRADFORD ST, ST PAUL, MN, 55114
CYDNEY HAYDEN
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
7 / 132
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 0001156204 · eff 05/16/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance94 pts
Unsafe Driving38 pts
Other2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.17B2-LSLDMWR | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2RG | Not in SMS | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MN6
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.22 | 1.22 | — | 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 | 14.40 | 14.40 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-24. “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
Vehicle 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
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.75B-TFV ×2, 393.17B2-LTSDM, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 1 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.8).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.915).
3. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
393.17B2-LSLDMWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.75B-TFV ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 | BLAINE, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 6 vehicles seen in inspections
3 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CYDNEY HAYDEN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2020-01-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE DUNNING AXLE REPAIR | 1637464 | mailing, address | medium |
| MIKE DUNNING AXLE REPAIR | 4160714 | address | medium |
| TRIPLE SEVENS RECOVERY LLC | 4650457 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MIKE DUNNING AXLE REPAIR (USDOT 1637464, 2007).
Activity history (recent)
02/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
06/04/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0001156204
05/16/2023 — Insurance filed — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0001156204
05/16/2023 — Insurance replaced — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0001156204
05/08/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/17/2023)
03/26/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 0001179501
02/27/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/20/2023)
08/18/2022 — Out-of-service order rescinded
07/18/2022 — Federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
09/12/2021 — Insurance replaced — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1156204
05/20/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/02/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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