VULCAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC
VULCAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 42 power units and 40 drivers, based in Anchorage, AK. Across 95 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 15.8% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VULCAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 1623396) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 4.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 20.0% vs peer 16.7% • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1623396/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 4.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=23271 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- DBA VULCAN TOWING & RECOVERY → — · Aug 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 38 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 153 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.21% | 11.58% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VULCAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC had 95 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 15.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0.
95 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AK (94) and WY (1).
15.8% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.8% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 42 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 40 drivers; Ford, International, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 23,271 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–63 power units (±50% of this carrier's 42 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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DBA VULCAN TOWING & RECOVERY —FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 3.93 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (153 rows) View all 153 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88968458 | Sep 10, 2026 | AK | 2 | ANCHORAGE AK |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88934878 | Sep 8, 2026 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | No |
| 88793265 | Aug 24, 2026 | AK | 3 | ANCHORAGE AK |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88781408 | Aug 22, 2026 | AK | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88718423 | Aug 15, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88701721 | Aug 13, 2026 | AK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88654191 | Aug 7, 2026 | AK | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88594255 | Aug 3, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88563717 | Jul 29, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88510479 | Jul 23, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88008063 | May 31, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.201B-FR | Yes |
| 87862198 | May 14, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.60C, 393.95F | No |
| 87821355 | May 11, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87810924 | May 10, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.40F-BNPB | Yes |
| 87786621 | May 7, 2026 | AK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.126C-CIM, 393.110B2II-C, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 87772666 | May 5, 2026 | AK | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87687735 | Apr 26, 2026 | AK | 3 | ANCHORAGE AK |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2WG | No |
| 87687744 | Apr 25, 2026 | AK | 1 | ANCHORAGE AK |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 9A-LIL | No |
| 87588228 | Apr 15, 2026 | AK | 3 | STERLING AK |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87583743 | Apr 14, 2026 | AK | 3 | ANCHORAGE AK |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 11B5-LNCDLNVL | Yes |
| 87545199 | Apr 9, 2026 | AK | 2 | ANCHORAGE AK |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87413084 | Mar 26, 2026 | AK | 3 | ANCHORAGE AK |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87282128 | Mar 12, 2026 | AK | 3 | ANCHORAGE AK |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87240650 | Mar 7, 2026 | AK | 4 | ANCHORAGE AK |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87240644 | Mar 7, 2026 | AK | 4 | ANCHORAGE AK |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK0023011790 | Apr 12, 2023 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0023007895 | Mar 9, 2023 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0023007624 | Mar 7, 2023 | AK | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AK0016047379 | Nov 12, 2016 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0015035398 | Aug 31, 2015 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0009007226 | Feb 10, 2009 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AK0008056273 | Nov 26, 2008 | AK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHORAGE AK | AK | 78 | 10 |
| GLENN INBOUND WEIGH STATION | AK | 19 | 2 |
| GLENN OUTBOUND WEIGH STATION | AK | 18 | 3 |
| POTTER WEIGH STATION | AK | 12 | 0 |
| STERLING AK | AK | 6 | 0 |
| CANTWELL | AK | 1 | 0 |
| ESTER WEIGH STATION | AK | 1 | 0 |
| HEALY | AK | 1 | 0 |
| PORTAGE | AK | 1 | 0 |
| POST ROAD JBER | AK | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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153 inspections
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