COUSINS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
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2 events tracked · latest Jul 8, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Mar 27, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
COUSINS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Newport News, Virginia. The company has been in operation for 28 years, registered with the FMCSA on 01/17/1996. The fleet consists of 9 power units and 6 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 16,000 miles (2024). With zero crashes across 1 inspections, COUSINS TOWING & RECOVERY INC maintains an excellent safety record. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, COUSINS TOWING & RECOVERY INC has a Trust Score of 100/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
SMS BASIC Scores
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Mar 2026, 1 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).
Clean, no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.
Crash Records (1)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2023 | NEWPORT NEWS CITY | VA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
1 roadside violations across 1 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | VA | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEWPORT NEWS VA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8768536 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2023 | 08/21/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8768536 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2023 | 10/07/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM8768536 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2015 | 08/21/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAM8768536 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2015 | 01/19/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | STOWK000270-01 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2014 | 08/21/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | STATE AUTO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. | STOWK000270-00 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2013 | 08/21/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012TOW00076 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2012 | 08/21/2013 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012TOW00076 | $0 | 08/21/2012 | 10/26/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 4942 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2006 | 08/21/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1201058 | $750,000 | 08/21/1998 | 03/03/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CASUALTY RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE | CPP073508609 | $750,000 | 08/21/1997 | 08/21/1998 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 4942 | $1,000,000 | 03/13/2007 | 08/21/2006 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC332406 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/27/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/21/2015 |
| MC332406 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/25/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/19/2014 |
| MC332406 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 07/08/2013 | - | - |
| MC332406 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/06/1998 | REVOKED | 03/12/2007 |
No revocation records.
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