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AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

BARSTOW, CA

USDOT 1868623 Active Based in BARSTOW, CA

AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in BARSTOW, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1868623. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 26 power units and 23 drivers, with 344 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 26 power units and 23 drivers, based in Barstow, CA. Across 227 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
26
Drivers
23
Inspections
344
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
3
10 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC675331
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

227 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 94% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (227 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 26 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Feb 16, 2025 (456 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
Serves 51,604 carriers
Location & Contact
2520 E MAIN STREET
BARSTOW, CA 92311
Phone: 7602565200
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1868623
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 1,475,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 36,842 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–39 power units (±50% of this carrier's 26 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 36,842 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 36,842 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 201 0 0.0% Apr 10, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 78
International 64
Peterbilt 61
Ram 30
Lanl 17
Chevrolet 14
GMC 13
Kaly 10
Kenworth 9
Dodge 7
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (344 rows) View all 344 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87547717 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 AMERICAN TOWING - RIDGECREST
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 17231V3 · 3C7WRSCL9EG282310
0 — No
87547716 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 AMERICAN TOWING - RIDGECREST
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA CP91122 · 1FVACXCY5FHGJ6820
0 — No
87547715 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 AMERICAN TOWING - RIDGECREST
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 25766V1 · 3HAMMMML9FL689819
0 — No
87547714 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 AMERICAN TOWING - RIDGECREST
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 11322P2 · 2FTRX18LX2CA30383
0 — No
87547645 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 AMERICAN TOWING - RIDGECREST
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP07269 · 1HTEUMML4KH394180
0 — No
87547631 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 1151 W. GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP08044 · 1HTEUMMLXKH394197
0 — No
87547566 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 1151 W. GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP02681 · 1FVACWFC9KHKD5369
0 — No
87547565 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 1151 W. GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP20776 · 3HAEUMML5RL596238
0 — No
87547564 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 1151 W. GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 48669F3 · 1GTN1TECXFZ903154
0 — No
87547563 Apr 10, 2026 CA 1 1151 W. GRAAF AVE, RIDGECREST
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA ED81D03 · 1HTEUMML3TS729644
0 — No
87022384 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 17367E3 · 3C6UR4HL0MG604573
0 — No
87000253 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP08796 · 1NPXX4TX6KD630362
0 — No
87000244 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP13037 · 1XKYD49XXFJ428678
0 — No
87000243 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA CP96067 · 1HTMMMML9HH650981
0 — No
87000242 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP20390 · 3ALACWFCXMDML3777
0 — No
87000241 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP14540 · 1HTEUMML4KH708183
0 — No
87000232 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA CP92218 · 1FVACWDT6EHFH9106
0 — No
87000231 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 2520 E MAIN STREET BARSTOW
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP15874 · 1FVACWFCXPHUC8931
0 — No
87000137 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP18459 · 5PVNJ7BS7S5T50600
0 — No
87000136 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP22966 · 1FVACWDT7EHFX8003
0 — No
87000135 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP01027 · 1FVACWFC2JHJJ9093
0 — No
87000134 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA YP98197 · 1FVACWDT5GHHT9600
0 — No
87000124 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP08858 · 1HTEUMML1LH401216
0 — No
87000123 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP02233 · 2NPNHM6XXCM147162
0 — No
87000122 Feb 6, 2026 CA 1 ca-2520-east-main-street,-barstow
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA EP19122 · 1FVACWFC7SHVS2648
0 — No
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA8302500433 Jun 21, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA8502401485 Oct 19, 2024 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA4202403356 Oct 19, 2024 CA 1 1 Yes Yes Fatal
CA8352110370 Jul 26, 2021 CA 0 3 Yes Yes Injury
CA8602002665 Aug 9, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0008916169 Jun 28, 2019 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0008363382 Mar 11, 2017 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0007147416 Nov 29, 2015 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0006624603 Aug 21, 2014 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0005938435 Mar 12, 2013 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC675331
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 13, 2018 MC675331-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Apr 10, 2009 MC675331-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY BIC-WS-CA-01428-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2024 Feb 16, 2025 CANCELLED
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY BIC-WS-CA-01428-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2023 Feb 16, 2024 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO1640963 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2018 Feb 16, 2023 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO1640963 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2018 Jun 16, 2023 CANCELLED
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRS073330 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2017 Feb 16, 2018 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK007669-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2016 Feb 16, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP ACP BA 3006482985 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2014 Feb 16, 2016 REPLACED
FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE 60507-53-20 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2012 Feb 16, 2014 REPLACED
FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE 60507-53-20 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2012 Mar 28, 2014 CANCELLED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY DTUM00508 BIPD/Primary Feb 16, 2009 Feb 16, 2012 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 16, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 14, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Feb 21, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Feb 16, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 16, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 5, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Feb 16, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Mar 13, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Feb 26, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Feb 26, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Feb 16, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  12. Feb 17, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Feb 16, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 16, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  15. Mar 28, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  16. Feb 16, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARMERS INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  17. Feb 16, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.43(d) Brake - relay emergency valve Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

Is AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1868623 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's safety rating? ▾
AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC had? ▾
344 roadside inspections are on file for AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 344 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC based? ▾
AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2520 E MAIN STREET, BARSTOW, California 92311. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC675331). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC operate? ▾
AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC self-reports 26 power units and 23 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC had any crashes? ▾
10 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for AMERICAN TOWING AND RECOVERY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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