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SPECIALTY TOW

2045 OAKDALE AVE · San Francisco, CA 94124

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1611669
  • USDOT #2741142 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 26
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SPECIALTY TOW is a San Francisco, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1611669 and their USDOT number is 2741142.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/23/2024 · last updated Jul 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/23/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 250,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) California — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CA (43), NV (1), US (1). Home base: San Francisco, California.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 23, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.2 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.86 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.83 2

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SPECIALTY TOW
2045 OAKDALE AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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