BILL'S TOWING LTD, DOT #513407 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
6 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Pennsylvania on June 10.
Your latest, Pennsylvania on September 10, had 6 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 37 trucks and 100 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
BILL'S TOWING LTD is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in BRIDGEPORT, Ohio (USDOT #513407). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 47 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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Out of service on 6 inspections of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently June 10. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 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.
BILL'S TOWING LTD's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 10, 2026, Pennsylvania. 6 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 9, 2026, Pennsylvania. No violations.
- July 22, 2026, Pennsylvania. No violations.
- June 15, 2026, West Virginia. No violations.
- June 10, 2026, Texas. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- June 10, 2026, Pennsylvania. Out of service: 2 driver violations, 9 violations in all. Written up for no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), driver didn't have the last 7 days of logs (49 CFR 395.8), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC559712, operating authority, granted on May 30, 2017.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on January 9, 2025, and it was discontinued on January 15, 2025.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Erie Insurance Company's, effective February 5, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
BILL'S TOWING LTD: BRIDGEPORT, Ohio Trucking Company
BILL'S TOWING LTD is a mid-size fleet operating out of BRIDGEPORT, Ohio with USDOT number 513407. The company operates 37 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, BILL'S TOWING LTD has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BILL'S TOWING LTD has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 8%, 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 BILL'S TOWING LTD carries 47 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 10, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 5 driver out-of-service violations and 2 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 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BILL'S TOWING LTD: 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. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Ohio Trucking Compliance: BRIDGEPORT Area Carriers
BILL'S TOWING LTD 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
BILL'S TOWING LTD 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: Individual.
BILL'S TOWING LTD is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 25 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 25 drivers); intrastate beyond 100 miles (25 drivers); intrastate within 100 miles (25 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: 1,458,914 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: 30 tractors, 39 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 25 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.
Intrastate driver count: 50. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 6 crash events involving BILL'S TOWING LTD in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 5 involved a reported injury, and 6 resulted in a tow-away. 6 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: SR 11, MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH on April 29, 2026.
BILL'S TOWING LTD's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across West Virginia (26), Pennsylvania (16), Texas (3). The concentration in West Virginia is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams BILL'S TOWING LTD's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How BILL'S TOWING LTD Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, BILL'S TOWING LTD's 4.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 8.0% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BILL'S TOWING LTD
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | PA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-09 | PA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-22 | PA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-15 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-10 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-10 | PA | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-03 | PA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-01 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-23 | TN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-17 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BILL'S TOWING LTD
What is BILL'S TOWING LTD's FMCSA safety rating?
BILL'S TOWING LTD (USDOT #513407) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is BILL'S TOWING LTD's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BILL'S TOWING LTD operates 37 power unit(s) and 100 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BILL'S TOWING LTD based?
BILL'S TOWING LTD is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in BRIDGEPORT, Ohio, under USDOT number 513407.
What is BILL'S TOWING LTD's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 47 recorded violation(s) for BILL'S TOWING LTD (USDOT #513407), 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 BILL'S TOWING LTD's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BILL'S TOWING LTD scores 39/100 (High 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 BILL'S TOWING LTD 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: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile