Golden Bear Towing INC
Chino, CA
Profile data updated Feb 14, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
14
Power Units
17
Drivers
FMCSA since 2016 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2016. Based in Chino, CA, they operate a fleet of 14 power units. 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, Golden Bear Towing INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Fleet Size Classification: 26-50 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Golden Bear Towing INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 100 miles (2024)
Driver Information
17
Total Drivers
17
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC
10 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 2, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hino, Peterbilt, International. Out-of-service rate is 50% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. 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 | 10 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 5 | 50% |
| Peterbilt | 2 | 20% |
| International | 2 | 20% |
| Ram | 1 | 10% |
License plates on file (10 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04085E4 | CA | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 48907Z3 | CA | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 40309Y1 | CA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 56881G4 | CA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 04081E4 | CA | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 01704G4 | CA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 07712X3 | CA | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| DE76L32 | CA | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 90647P2 | CA | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 86306M3 | CA | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (10 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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
18
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+6.1%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/01/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 08/30/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/02/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC's authority currently active?
GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC been in business?
GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2016, making their authority approximately 9 years, 9 months old.
Where is GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC located?
GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC is physically located at 5088 CHINO AVE, CHINO, CA 91710.
Roadside Inspection History 18 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GOLDEN BEAR TOWING INC has been inspected 18 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. Out of these, 3 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 393.45B2-B-AIR — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-01 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-08-30 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-04 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-04 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-02 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-12-31 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-13 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-07-22 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 3 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 9 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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