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Carrier profile · USDOT 163586 · MC-885649 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC
11 power unitsLocal · 1 statesPHILADELPHIA, PA82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-885649 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.5Avg age (yr)
2020–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
Crashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
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Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC (USDOT 163586) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 5, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 14, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 11, 1990 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC's USDOT number?
GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC's USDOT number is 163586, and its motor carrier number is MC-885649.
Is GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC's safety record?
GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC's fleet?
GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC operates 11 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC based?
GEORGE SMITH TOWING INC is based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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