UNIQUE TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
ATLANTA, GA
DBA: UNIQUE TOWING & RECOVERY
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.29 vs 1.80 national (+0.49).
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UNIQUE TOWING & RECOVERY LLC (USDOT 3171457) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Officer(s): BASHAR DIZA (Company officer) Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.29 vs 1.80 national (+0.49). On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3171457/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=65094 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: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 29.41% | 17.65% | — |
| 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
UNIQUE TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is a motor carrier based in ATLANTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3171457. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 20 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
UNIQUE TOWING & RECOVERY LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Atlanta, GA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 800% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (18 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.2% of violations); top code 393.78A-WS (Windshield condition defective) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Dodge, East dump, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,094 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVESeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | Mar 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87416033 | Mar 24, 2026 | GA | 1 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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10 | 391.41B10-MC, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 86585957 | Dec 15, 2025 | GA | 1 | SOUTH FULTON GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 383.95-LCDL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 86488956 | Dec 2, 2025 | GA | 1 | ATLANTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.41-BNPB, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86346676 | Nov 15, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85664930 | Aug 27, 2025 | GA | 1 | CONYERS GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 85539376 | Aug 13, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.16B-DPASS | No |
| 85454818 | Aug 5, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85453207 | Aug 4, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85316333 | Jul 19, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 85314072 | Jul 18, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84808247 | May 23, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84268489 | Mar 24, 2025 | GA | 3 | SMYRNA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83596186 | Jan 7, 2025 | GA | 2 | ATLANTA GA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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4 | 393.95A4-EENA, 393.78A-WS, 393.95F | No |
| 83128481 | Nov 5, 2024 | GA | 2 | AUSTELL GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 82892699 | Oct 8, 2024 | GA | 1 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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6 | 392.9(a)(2), 393.41, 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82831286 | Oct 1, 2024 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 391.41(a), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 82677445 | Sep 11, 2024 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ford
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1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 81819190 | Jun 3, 2024 | GA | 2 | MARIETTA GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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6 | 393.128(b), 396.17(c), 392.7(a) | Yes |
| 79640872 | Sep 5, 2023 | GA | 1 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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10 | 393.9(a), 393.41, 393.95(g) | Yes |
| 79070521 | Jun 29, 2023 | GA | 1 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.78, 393.9(a), 393.60(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010163497 | Dec 11, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010010194 | Aug 16, 2025 | GA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 13 | 6 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 2 | 1 |
| AUSTELL GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| CONYERS GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MARIETTA GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| SMYRNA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTH FULTON GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify UNIQUE TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
- 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.
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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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