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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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QUALITY TOWING INC
USDOT 859192 · MC378870 · EIN 77-0530812 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
225 HARRISON RD, SALINAS, CA, 93907
(831) 443-9823 · VICTOR VARGAS
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 125
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TARPX-CP-000000101-03 · eff 02/04/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance105 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
CA22
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10.00 | 10.00 | — | 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 | 2.72 | 2.54 | ≈31–35% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Monterey County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monterey 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 62% (1 OOS) · Tires 19% (1 OOS) · Brakes 11%
• 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 23 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: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 100%
393.11A1-LFTSM, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.04).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 13 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle3 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
VICTOR VARGAS
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2000-02-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA GRADING LLC | 3285193 | officer | strong |
| BRYAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 1890213 | officer | strong |
| DMV KITCHEN & BATH INC | 4483188 | officer | strong |
| ELEVATION TRUCKING LLC | 4412312 | officer | strong |
| MARTIN AND VIC ENTERPRISES LLC | 2440544 | officer | strong |
| SABAS TRUCKING LLC | 3612618 | officer | strong |
| TOP NOTCH MOVERS | 3100637 | officer | strong |
| TOP NOTCH MOVERS AND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4292592 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: V V TRUCKING INC (USDOT 738693, 1998).
Activity history (recent)
02/04/2025 — Insurance filed — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TARPX-CP-000000101-03
02/04/2025 — Insurance replaced — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TARPX-CP-000000101-01
01/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
02/04/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UXQ0035401
02/04/2019 — Insurance replaced — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 151701 9923483
02/04/2017 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TWR0036400
02/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TTPKG0077803
01/08/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2016)
02/04/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TTPKG0077800
01/08/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/06/2015)
11/04/2012 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TTPKG0077800
10/09/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2012)
02/24/2012 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTUM00472
02/04/2012 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTUM00472
01/30/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/09/2012)
05/04/2011 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DTUM00472
04/07/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2011)
03/24/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
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/859192.