Towlift INC
Cleveland, OH
Towlift INC is an active motor carrier based in Cleveland, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 300577 and MC 885254. It reports 18 power units and 17 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 2 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 300577
- MC
- 885254
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH
- Power units
- 18
- Drivers
- 17
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
18
Power Units
17
Drivers
FMCSA since 1987 (39 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 300577's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed June 3, 2023. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
- Registered with FMCSA in August 1987, about 39 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Only 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, which is too few for its out-of-service rates to be statistically meaningful.
- 5,785 other USDOT registrations list Cleveland, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Towlift INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (1 of its VINs decoded):
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 16 | 0 | 18 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Towlift INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 1 miles (2022)
Driver Information
17
Total Drivers
17
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TOWLIFT INC
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 26, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Ford equipment. 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 | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1 | 100% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (1)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FDUF5HT7KDA17249 | ZRG8910 | PA | 2019 Ford | Straight Truck | 2 | Aug 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (1 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 — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
2
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26/2026 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2026 | PA | Full | 2 | 1 |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | BAP 2930005 | $1 Million | 03/01/2023 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9254975 | 10/30/2014 | 07/31/2023 | NAMECHG |
Updated daily.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TOWLIFT INC operate?
TOWLIFT INC's equipment on government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
Is TOWLIFT INC's authority currently active?
TOWLIFT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Towlift INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: July 2027 (set by USDOT 300577's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed June 3, 2023. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
What is Towlift INC's safety record?
It reports 18 power units and 17 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 2 roadside inspections, a 50% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TOWLIFT INC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) 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 392.2-SLLUCR — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-27 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 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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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.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 2 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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