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Carrier profile · USDOT 1681738 · MC811353 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Berkeley Towing Inc

DBA Shea's Towing · Cumberland, RI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (401) 724-1111
21
Power units
15
Drivers
30
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
500K
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS above average: 10.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
5.9%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 17 inspections
Driver out-of-service
10.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 30 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 2.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
30
Driver inspections
30
Vehicle inspections
17
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2025)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC811353
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 24, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Imperium Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
21
Power units
21
Trucks
11
Tractors owned
17
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
13
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
500,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1681738
MC / docket
MC-811353
Legal name
Berkeley Towing Inc
DBA
Shea's Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 28, 2007
Last MCS-150
Jun 19, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
15 (13)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Berkeley Towing Inc's USDOT number?

Berkeley Towing Inc's USDOT number is 1681738 and its docket number is MC811353.

Is Berkeley Towing Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Berkeley Towing Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 30 roadside inspections, a 5.9% vehicle and 10.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Berkeley Towing Inc's fleet?

21 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 19, 2025.

What insurance does Berkeley Towing Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Imperium Insurance Company.

Where is Berkeley Towing Inc located?

Berkeley Towing Inc is located at 9 Whipple St, Cumberland, RI, 02864. Phone: (401) 724-1111.

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