CENTRAL IOWA TOWING - DES MOINES
USDOT 3509205 • DBA: ROY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY • 155 S 13TH ST, WDM, IA, 50265
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,509,205
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5152256088
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
26
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
MCS-150 Mileage
450,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
155 S 13TH ST, WDM, IA, 50265
Mailing Address
2019 E LINCOLN WAY, AMES, IA, 50010-6547
Contact
Phone: 5152256088
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 2, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1160979 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 22, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID1066448 | ON FILE | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2022 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1066448 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2020 | Sep 2, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID1066448 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2022 | Sep 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1066448 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1160979 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1160979 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1160979 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1160979 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 2, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1160979 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 13, 2020 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2021 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
49%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
5
Violations
9
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
26
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 5 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (9 violations from 5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.80vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87140035 | FREMONT SCALE | NE | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 395.24 | No |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 87006056 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2C, 393.81, 393.78 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 87000975 | CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 80838044 | HWY 141 EB MM 147 | IA | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 79006069 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.100(b) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
3 total · 33.3% OOS
2026-022026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | RAMP I 235 W TO 19TH ST, N AND | ...024702 | CENTRAL IOWA TOWING - DES MOINES |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Sep 2, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 2, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1160979 Certificate
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