CULLMAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — CULLMAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 3106537) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): WILLIAM CHAFFIN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3106537/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 13.3% (worse). n=60606 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCPolicy effective Dec 7, 2023
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1337548ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.09% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CULLMAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in CULLMAN, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3106537. 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 17 power units and 6 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CULLMAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 17 power units and 6 drivers, based in Cullman, AL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 83% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (8) and MS (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.2% of violations); top code 393.78 (Windshield condition defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 17 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Clem are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 60,606 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Alabama (AL) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Trail-Eze | 2 | |
| Clem | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| Kalyn Co. | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.82 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.20 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88084247 | Jun 8, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86917977 | Jan 29, 2026 | AL | 1 | HANCEVILLE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85426786 | Aug 5, 2025 | AL | 3 | TANNER AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85098785 | Jun 30, 2025 | AL | 2 | SYLACAUGA AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84697105 | May 15, 2025 | MS | 2 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84521180 | Apr 29, 2025 | MS | 2 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 84216557 | Mar 25, 2025 | AL | 3 | ATHENS AL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84164484 | Mar 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.78, 393.95A | No |
| 83798047 | Feb 5, 2025 | KY | 3 | EDDYVILLE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2FT, 392.2 | No |
| 83424709 | Dec 18, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.78, 393.75C, 393.60E-WS | No |
| 82661966 | Sep 13, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.11 | Yes |
| 81804396 | Jun 6, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.51, 393.78 | Yes |
| 80911913 | Feb 13, 2024 | TN | 2 | JASPER TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80401658 | Dec 15, 2023 | AL | 3 | AL157 NEAR US278 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80036045 | Oct 27, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn) |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79642378 | Sep 11, 2023 | TN | 2 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.104(f)(3) | No |
| 79566297 | Sep 1, 2023 | AL | 2 | AL 133 RS |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.60(d), 393.95(a) | No |
| 79342348 | Aug 7, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45(d) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006612245 | Feb 5, 2026 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005708246 | Oct 13, 2025 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004729887 | Dec 2, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004722621 | Nov 14, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003739698 | Dec 14, 2023 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003629554 | Mar 17, 2023 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103516368 | Dec 16, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008341904 | Dec 2, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5J07HQE1DN | Jul 10, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008689890 | Jul 31, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 13, 2021 | MC1337548-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4557533 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 7, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP322595 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 7, 2023 | REPLACED |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TARP-CP-000000007-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 7, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 7, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 4 | 2 |
| AL 133 RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| AL157 NEAR US278 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ATHENS AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HANCEVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| SYLACAUGA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| TANNER AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| EDDYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| ITTAWAMBA COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| TISHOMINGO COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1337548
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
91X policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify CULLMAN TOWING & RECOVERY INC
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- 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.
- 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.
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