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EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

35 DANA ST · Taunton, MA 02780

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(508) 212-2740 Tap to call
  • MC #959744
  • USDOT #2864381 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 23
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a Taunton, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-959744 and their USDOT number is 2864381.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/05/2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 250,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MA (21), US (3), RI (3), CT (2), VT (1), ME (1). Home base: Taunton, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated 14 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.53 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.23 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.27 5

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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× SW 8
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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.5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
35 DANA ST
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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