Underwood Towing INC
Warren, OH
DBA: UNDERWOODS TOWING INC
Underwood Towing INC is an active motor carrier based in Warren, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 104051 and MC 133661. It reports 17 power units and 10 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 104051
- MC
- 133661
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Warren, OH
- Power units
- 17
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
17
Power Units
10
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2027 (set by USDOT 104051's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed November 15, 2024.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 260,000 fleet miles in 2023, about 15,300 miles per power unit.
- 564 other USDOT registrations list Warren, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Underwood Towing INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (5 of its VINs decoded):
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Power Only Seen at inspections 2 truck tractors recorded at roadside inspections, with no trailers of its own recorded
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Underwood Towing INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 9
MCS-150 Mileage: 260,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
10
Total Drivers
9
CDL Drivers
10
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by UNDERWOOD TOWING INC
5 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 7, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Ram, Chevrolet. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 OTHER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 40% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 40% |
| OTHER | 1 | 20% |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1 | 20% |
| Ram | 1 | 20% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 20% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 20% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (5)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3HSDJAPR9EN799226 | PWZ4088 | OH | 2014 International | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 3C7WRMDL1MG684119 | PMV1349 | OH | 2021 Ram | Straight Truck | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 2G1WA5E3XE1154534 | GIW9797 | OH | 2014 Chevrolet | Other | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1XPBDP9X7KD600563 | PWZ2987 | OH | 2019 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| JALE5W166J7900325 | S754970 | OH | 2018 Isuzu | Straight Truck | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (5 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
3
Inspections
24 months
2
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+27.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/23/2025 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 01/29/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
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
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CAM9057306 | $1 Million | 03/26/2021 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW001012-00 | 06/24/2005 | 09/24/2005 | CANCEL | |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS001224 | 06/24/2015 | 07/24/2015 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | GPP 0310638 | 06/24/1997 | 07/06/2001 | CANCEL | |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CU0321053 | 06/24/1997 | 07/06/2001 | CANCEL | |
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 7102751207 | 06/24/2016 | 06/24/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | H7A2TP0000865-00 | 06/24/2015 | 06/24/2016 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP0010369 | 06/24/2010 | 06/24/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| WHITE PINE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPCS001224 | 06/24/2015 | 06/24/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001906-A | 06/24/2009 | 06/24/2010 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001906-A | 06/24/2009 | 06/24/2010 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001906 | 06/24/2008 | 06/24/2009 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | TIP-001906 | 06/24/2008 | 06/24/2009 | CANCEL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW001012-02 | 04/29/2008 | 06/24/2008 | CANCEL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW001012-01 | 06/24/2006 | 06/24/2007 | CANCEL | |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW001012-00 | 09/24/2005 | 06/24/2006 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102403 | 06/24/2004 | 06/24/2005 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP102403 | 06/24/2004 | 06/24/2005 | CANCEL | |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000272900 | 06/24/2003 | 06/24/2004 | CANCEL | |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP102000272900 | 06/24/2003 | 06/24/2004 | CANCEL | |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | KB 19 43-1 | 06/24/2002 | 06/24/2003 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | OH | GIRARD, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | — | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does UNDERWOOD TOWING INC operate?
UNDERWOOD TOWING INC's equipment on government records: Straight Truck (2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Power Only (2 truck tractors recorded at roadside inspections, with no trailers of its own recorded).
Is UNDERWOOD TOWING INC's authority currently active?
UNDERWOOD TOWING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Underwood Towing INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2027 (set by USDOT 104051's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed November 15, 2024.
What is Underwood Towing INC's safety record?
It reports 17 power units and 10 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
UNDERWOOD TOWING INC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, NY, OH. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) 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 391.41APC — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-23 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-01-29 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for UNDERWOOD TOWING INC, of which 1 (100%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 0 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 | 1 | 1 | 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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