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SANTOWS TOWING INC

1208 SMITHFIELD AVE · Lincoln, RI 02865

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1185006
  • USDOT #3544933 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SANTOWS TOWING INC is a Lincoln, RI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Rhode Island. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1185006 and their USDOT number is 3544933.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/10/2024 · last updated Sep 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/10/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 23,000 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MA (2), RI (2). Home base: Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 17.75 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 24 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 8.83 3

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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.2× OOS×2 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

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
SANTOWS TOWING INC
1208 SMITHFIELD AVE
LINCOLN, RI 02865
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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