BERKELEY TOWING INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: SHEA'S TOWING

9 WHIPPLE ST, CUMBERLAND, RI, 02864|(401) 724-1111

USDOT

1681738

MC Number

811353

Fleet Size

21

Total Drivers

15

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

BERKELEY TOWING INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CUMBERLAND, Rhode Island, operating 21 power units with 15 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 10.3% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 2 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 29 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate10.3%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate11.8%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Rhode Island is 16.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.9% across 4,227 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

29

Total

63%

Driver %

Driver Inspections29
Vehicle Inspections17
Driver OOS Rate10.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate11.8%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 24, 2024

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is BERKELEY TOWING INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BERKELEY TOWING INC (USDOT #1681738) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is BERKELEY TOWING INC's safety record?

BERKELEY TOWING INC has 29 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does BERKELEY TOWING INC operate?

BERKELEY TOWING INC operates 21 power units with 15 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does BERKELEY TOWING INC transport hazardous materials?

No. BERKELEY TOWING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is BERKELEY TOWING INC located?

BERKELEY TOWING INC is based in CUMBERLAND, Rhode Island at 9 WHIPPLE ST, 02864. Phone: (401) 724-1111.

What are BERKELEY TOWING INC's out-of-service rates?

BERKELEY TOWING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 10.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.