Colon Towing LLC
Providence, RI
Profile data updated Apr 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2018 (8 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
COLON TOWING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2018. Based in Providence, RI, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Colon Towing LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Colon Towing LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 42,000 miles (2020)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by COLON TOWING LLC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ram, Freightliner. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 2 | 67% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 33% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
6
Inspections
24 months
9
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+10.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | RI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/15/2026 | RI | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 07/09/2025 | RI | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 11/25/2024 | RI | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 11/11/2024 | RI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/22/2024 | RI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does COLON TOWING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, COLON TOWING LLC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is COLON TOWING LLC's authority currently active?
COLON TOWING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has COLON TOWING LLC been in business?
COLON TOWING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2018, making their authority approximately 8 years, 3 months old.
Where is COLON TOWING LLC located?
COLON TOWING LLC is physically located at 250 OCONNOR ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905.
Roadside Inspection History 6 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
COLON TOWING LLC has been inspected 6 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in RI. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 17%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TB2-DOT — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-15 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-09 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2024-11-25 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-11-11 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-08-22 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for COLON TOWING LLC, of which 1 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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