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LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC

DBA: LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING

USDOT 344128 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat INDIVIDUAL Owner: WILLIAM T. BENNETT Additional owner: WILLIAM S. BENNETT General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in KNOXVILLE, TN Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Sep 5, 2007
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 19, 2017
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 9, 2007
Policy effective · Feb 12, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 75 days Jun 22, 2007 → Sep 5, 2007
  • Contract (Property) gap · 37 days Inactive Sep 12, 2017 → reinstated Oct 19, 2017
  • Contract (Property) gap · 99 days Inactive Jul 2, 2007 → reinstated Oct 9, 2007
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: WILLIAM T. BENNETT
Additional owner: WILLIAM S. BENNETT
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC (USDOT 344128)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): WILLIAM T. BENNETT (Owner); WILLIAM S. BENNETT (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 75 days — Jun 22, 2007 → Sep 5, 2007
  • Contract (Property) gap · 37 days — Inactive Sep 12, 2017 → reinstated Oct 19, 2017
  • Contract (Property) gap · 99 days — Inactive Jul 2, 2007 → reinstated Oct 9, 2007
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/344128/
As of: Jul 17, 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.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107360 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 344128
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner WILLIAM T. BENNETT
Additional owner WILLIAM S. BENNETT
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 250,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (865) 525-4903
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1119 NEW YORK AVENUE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37921
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 344128
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 250,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 16.7% vs 23.4% -6.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.56 vs 1.80 -1.24
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 11 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 22.22% —
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%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
5
Inspections
11
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
16.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
5 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC is a individual based in KNOXVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 344128. 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 8 power units and 5 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.

Carrier overview

LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Knoxville, TN. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (5) and NC (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB2-DOT (390.21TB2-DOT) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Kenworth, Landoll co, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 16.7% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 107,360 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,360 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
16.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,360 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +11.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 12, 2017 to Oct 19, 2017 (37 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 2, 2007 to Oct 9, 2007 (99 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 22, 2007 to Sep 5, 2007 (75 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
1 OOS · 33.3%
Driver Fitness
1 violation
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 6 2 33.3% May 4, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 2 0 0.0% Nov 22, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 30, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 6
Landoll Co 3
Freightliner 2
Peterbilt 2
Ford 1
Trailer 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.11 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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 3.69 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87771160 May 4, 2026 TN 1 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TN U5294HY · 1XKZD40X1SJ182552
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86403256 Nov 22, 2025 NC 2 nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40,
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
TN H271HW · 2NK5L0X3SM172852
0 — No
86249693 Nov 4, 2025 TN 1 MOHAWK TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TN U5294HY · 1XKZD40X1SJ182552
0 — No
86194945 Oct 30, 2025 KY 2 MELDRUM
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TN H271HW · 2NK5LJ0X3SM172852
0 — No
85678135 Sep 2, 2025 TN 3 CROSSVILLE TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TN L9852HY · 1XPCD49X6MD749715
0 — No
85654418 Aug 29, 2025 NC 3 US 19 NEAR OLD MURPHY RD
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
TN H476533 · 1FVACWFC1RHVF8647
2 391.41A, 396.17C No
85326726 Jul 25, 2025 TN 1 CELINA TN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
TN H472224 · 3C7WRNCL6MG507878
2 390.21TB2-DOT, 396.17C-PI No
84990322 Jun 17, 2025 TN 2 KNOXVILLE TN
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
TN L665HX · 1NKZX40X4NJ132928
0 — No
83937050 Feb 20, 2025 TN 2 KNOXVILLE TN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
TN D5822HY · 1FUJA6DEX7DX43965
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
80205145 Nov 17, 2023 TN 3 I-40 KNOXVILLE WEIGH STATION
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TN P1956HY · 1NKDGGGGX0R143203
0 — No
79862198 Oct 6, 2023 TN 3 US HWY 411 MONROE CO
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
TN E218HW · 2NP2HJ7X4LM683864
0 — No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0300771435 Jan 10, 2022 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300465928 Aug 7, 2018 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA4235020301 Jul 7, 2004 GA 0 1 No No Injury
SC002120048A Sep 19, 2002 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN003872056A May 28, 1997 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC236239
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC236239 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

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 PDF
Oct 19, 2017 MC236239-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 31, 2010 MC236239 NC REVOCATION NC →
Aug 14, 2009 MC236239-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 9, 2007 MC236239-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (92 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZU2139 91X $750,000 Feb 12, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP CA972922848 BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2023 Feb 12, 2024 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP321337 CARGO — Sep 6, 2022 Oct 26, 2023 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP321337 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2022 Sep 8, 2023 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP215556 CARGO — Sep 6, 2021 Sep 6, 2022 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP215556 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2021 Sep 6, 2022 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 CARGO — Mar 16, 2021 Sep 6, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 BIPD/Primary — Mar 16, 2021 Sep 6, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2020 Mar 16, 2021 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2020 Apr 12, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 CARGO — Sep 6, 2020 Apr 12, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2020 Sep 6, 2020 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP111317 CARGO — Sep 6, 2020 Mar 16, 2021 REPLACED
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY MC8315178 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2019 Sep 6, 2020 CANCELLED
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY MC8267854 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2018 Sep 6, 2019 CANCELLED
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY MC8247521 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2017 Sep 6, 2018 CANCELLED
MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY 8502RB010910 CARGO — Sep 6, 2012 Sep 6, 2017 CANCELLED
MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY 8502RB010910 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2012 Sep 6, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TOW 4410029-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2010 Sep 6, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TOW 4410029-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2010 Oct 25, 2012 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TOW 4410029-00 CARGO — Sep 6, 2010 Sep 6, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TOW 4410029-00 CARGO — Sep 6, 2010 Oct 25, 2012 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. R0010 210 000 CARGO — Jul 25, 2009 Sep 6, 2010 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. R0010 210 000 BIPD/Primary — Jul 25, 2009 Sep 6, 2010 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. 28886583 BIPD/Primary — Jun 11, 2009 Jul 26, 2009 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 12, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
  2. Oct 26, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Sep 8, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 30, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Sep 6, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 22, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Sep 7, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Sep 6, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Apr 12, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Mar 17, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Mar 16, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 8, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Sep 6, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Sep 6, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Sep 9, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Sep 6, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 11, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Sep 6, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Oct 19, 2017
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Sep 12, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Sep 12, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  22. Sep 12, 2017
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 37 days (through Oct 19, 2017)
  23. Sep 6, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Oct 25, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Oct 9, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Sep 6, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Sep 7, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  28. Sep 6, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  29. Aug 3, 2009
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Aug 3, 2009
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  31. Jul 26, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  32. Jun 12, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Jun 11, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  34. Apr 23, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  35. Mar 27, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  36. Mar 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  37. Mar 3, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Mar 2, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  39. Feb 20, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  40. Jan 23, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KNOXVILLE TN TN 2 1
MELDRUM KY 1 0
US 19 NEAR OLD MURPHY RD NC 1 0
CELINA TN TN 1 0
CROSSVILLE TN TN 1 0
I-40 KNOXVILLE WEIGH STATION TN 1 0
MOHAWK TN TN 1 0
US HWY 411 MONROE CO TN 1 0
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How to verify LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING 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 LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC

Is LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 344128 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 LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC's safety rating? ▾
LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING 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 LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC had? ▾
11 roadside inspections are on file for LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING 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 LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 16.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC based? ▾
LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1119 NEW YORK AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, Tennessee 37921. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC operate? ▾
LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC self-reports 8 power units and 5 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 LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LOWE'S GARAGE & TOWING 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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