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SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

CarrierIntel Score: 44/100. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 2741142MC 1611669Authority revokedActiveNew Entrant: revoked — refused audit · 2024-09-07 (rescinded 2024-09-11)Intrastate Non-HazmatSAN FRANCISCO, CA

COMPANY

Authority since
—
MCS-150
2024-09-23 · 250,000 mi (2024)
Fleet
34 units · 8 trailers · 26 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
250,000 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
2045 OAKDALE AVE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6503652400
Email
specialtytowing1@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
MARIO VILLATORO
Title
CEO

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
20
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionOther
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
32 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
3 risk factors · 0 strengths
OOS RATE
31.5%
23 / 73 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

44
out of 100
Below Average
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

3 risk factors · 0 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
4 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 4 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
68% — 50 clean of 73 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
31.5% — driver OOS 8 insp., vehicle OOS 17 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Authority revoked · 2026-02-02 · MC1611669
Out-of-service orders
New Entrant: revoked — refused audit · 2024-09-07 (rescinded 2024-09-11)
Authority Events
4 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2024-09-23

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.

SUMMARY

High OOS rate 25% (last 24 mo)
4.4 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
2.1 violations per inspection

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