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EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

35 DANA ST · Taunton, MA 02780

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #959744
  • USDOT #2864381 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 24
    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 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 24 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 Aug 21, 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 — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MA (20), RI (3), ME (3), CT (2), VT (1). Home base: Taunton, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.82 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 2 Vehicle Maintenance 10.3 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.53 5

Inspection Summary

  • 29
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 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
  • 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× 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
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× 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 3

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.5× 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 13

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 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
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
35 DANA ST
TAUNTON, MA 02780
Mailing Address
EAST COAST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
1262 BRAYTON AVE
FALL RIVER, MA 02721

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