Berts Towing Inc

Doing business as Smt Towing

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · InterstateHazmat
  • USDOT1137928
  • MC161704
  • LocationHarvey, IL
  • Phone(708) 331-4665
  • Fleet17 power units · 14 drivers

Berts Towing Inc (USDOT 1137928, MC-161704) is an interstate motor carrier based in Harvey, Illinois with 17 power units and 14 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-161704Common carrierActive

First granted on November 17, 1982 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

  • Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / Yes
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XAmerisure Mutual Insurance Company$1,000,000Dec 31, 2022
Cargo BMC-34Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company$0Dec 31, 2022
Insurance history: 23 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
CargoAmerican Zurich Insurance CompanyDec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2022Replaced
Liability (BIPD)American Zurich Insurance CompanyDec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2022Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Ohio Security Insurance CompanyDec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2020Replaced
CargoAmerican Fire and Casualty CompanyDec 31, 2017Feb 18, 2018Cancel
CargoOhio Security Insurance CompanyDec 31, 2017Dec 31, 2017Replaced
Liability (BIPD)The Netherlands Insurance CompanyDec 31, 2014Feb 18, 2018Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)The Netherlands Insurance CompanyDec 31, 2012Dec 31, 2014Replaced
CargoConsolidated Insurance Co.Dec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2017Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Consolidated Insurance Co.Dec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2012Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Westport Insurance CorporationDec 31, 2004Dec 31, 2005Cancel
CargoWestport Insurance CorporationDec 31, 2004Dec 31, 2005Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Westport Insurance CorporationDec 31, 2003Dec 31, 2004Cancel
CargoWestport Insurance CorporationDec 31, 2003Dec 31, 2004Cancel
Liability (BIPD)United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Dec 31, 2002Mar 5, 2003Transfer
CargoUnited States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Dec 31, 2002Mar 5, 2003Transfer
Liability (BIPD)United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Dec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2002Cancel
CargoUnited States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Dec 31, 2001Dec 31, 2002Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Zurich Insurance Co.Dec 31, 1997May 12, 2002Namechg
CargoNational Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaDec 1, 1997Dec 1, 1997Replaced
CargoZurich Insurance Co.Oct 1, 1997Jan 7, 1998Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Pennsylvania General Insurance CompanyJun 1, 1997Dec 31, 1997Replaced
Liability (BIPD)The Continental Insurance Co.Aug 14, 1993Dec 31, 1997Replaced
CargoSafeco Insurance CompaniesAug 14, 1992Oct 1, 1997Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc, Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

0
Inspections
0 with no violations
—
Driver out-of-service
0 of 0 inspections
—
Vehicle out-of-service
0 of 0 inspections
1
Crashes
0 fatal · 1 injury · 0 tow-away

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 20, 2015
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 5, 2006
  3. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 29, 2004
  4. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 16, 2003
  5. Granted — Common carrier authority
  6. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 10, 2002
  7. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on March 2, 1998
  8. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 3, 1992
Show 5 earlier events
  1. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 28, 1989
  2. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 1, 1988
  3. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 2, 1988
  4. Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on February 6, 2003
  5. Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on February 6, 2003

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated November 12, 2024

Power units
17
Trucks
17
Tractors owned
9
Trucks owned
8
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
14
CDL drivers
8
Interstate drivers
14
Miles traveled
350,598 (2023)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
Yes
USDOT registered
June 9, 2003
Address
16159 S Clinton, Harvey, IL 60426
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(708) 331-4665

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Motor vehicles
  • Driveaway / towaway
  • Machinery, large objects
  • Towing

Key facts

  • USDOT number 1137928 was registered on June 9, 2003.
  • Operating authority MC-161704 was first granted on November 17, 1982.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on November 12, 2024.
  • It reported 350,598 vehicle miles traveled in 2023.
  • 2 insurance filings are on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company.
  • FMCSA records list 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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