PETERSON TOWING INC, DOT #477323 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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4 of your 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Michigan on December 18, 2025.
Your latest, Michigan on August 19, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 12 trucks and 6 drivers.
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PETERSON TOWING INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in CADILLAC, Michigan (USDOT #477323). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 60/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 14 recent inspection(s) and 25 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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60/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
PETERSON TOWING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 19, 2026, Michigan. No violations.
- May 28, 2026, Michigan. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- March 25, 2026, Michigan. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Dec. 18, 2025, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100).
- Oct. 7, 2025, Michigan. Out of service: 4 vehicle violations, 10 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.207).
- Aug. 25, 2025, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.23) and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.82).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC184558, motor property common carrier authority, granted on August 29, 1986.
PETERSON TOWING INC: CADILLAC, Michigan Trucking Company
PETERSON TOWING INC is a small fleet operating out of CADILLAC, Michigan with USDOT number 477323. The company operates 12 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, PETERSON TOWING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 60/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
PETERSON TOWING INC has undergone 14 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.4%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 7.1%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for PETERSON TOWING INC carries 25 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 19, 2026. Across 14 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 6 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 60/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for PETERSON TOWING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 60 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Michigan Trucking Compliance: CADILLAC Area Carriers
PETERSON TOWING INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 05). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
PETERSON TOWING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
PETERSON TOWING INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 6 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 375,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 12 tractors, 2 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 6 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving PETERSON TOWING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 9 involved a reported injury, and 17 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: M 55, SOUTH BRANCH TWP, MI on February 3, 2025.
How PETERSON TOWING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 14 recorded inspections, PETERSON TOWING INC's 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 7.1% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: PETERSON TOWING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-28 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-18 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-07 | MI | 0 | 4 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-25 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-11 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-01 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-04-14 | MI | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about PETERSON TOWING INC
What is PETERSON TOWING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
PETERSON TOWING INC (USDOT #477323) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 60/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is PETERSON TOWING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, PETERSON TOWING INC operates 12 power unit(s) and 6 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is PETERSON TOWING INC based?
PETERSON TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CADILLAC, Michigan, under USDOT number 477323.
What is PETERSON TOWING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 14 recent DOT inspection(s) and 25 recorded violation(s) for PETERSON TOWING INC (USDOT #477323), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is PETERSON TOWING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
PETERSON TOWING INC scores 60/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like PETERSON TOWING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile