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Carrier profile · USDOT 992082 · MC423680 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Big Tows Inc

Chestnut Ridge, NY · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$2M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsRoad Service
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (845) 426-3333
35
Power units
18
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
155K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 16.7% 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 rates0/20
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
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
16.7%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2011)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC423680
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$2,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $2,000,000
  2. —Cargo · General Insurance Company of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
35
Power units
35
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
27
Trailers owned
18
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsRoad Service
Annual mileage
155,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
992082
MC / docket
MC-423680
Legal name
Big Tows Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 5, 2001
Last MCS-150
Jun 10, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
18 (8)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Big Tows Inc's USDOT number?

Big Tows Inc's USDOT number is 992082 and its docket number is MC423680.

Is Big Tows Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Big Tows Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 16.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Big Tows Inc's fleet?

35 power units and 18 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 10, 2025.

What insurance does Big Tows Inc carry?

$2,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Big Tows Inc located?

Big Tows Inc is located at 36 Red School House Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY, 10977. Phone: (845) 426-3333.

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