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M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

USDOT 3638272 • 1026 ROBINSON RD, EASLEY, SC, 29642

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,638,272
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
South Carolina
Phone
8649072909
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
80,000
BOC-3 Agent
ROYALTY SPEED LLC
Physical Address
1026 ROBINSON RD, EASLEY, SC, 29642
Mailing Address
1026 ROBINSON RD, EASLEY, SC, 29642-8319
Contact
Phone: 8649072909

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 13.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 6.3 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: Mar 30, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1249181ACTIVEUnknownMar 31, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP633120ON FILEMar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2026

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA979316906REPLACEDApr 1, 2024Mar 30, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP424119CANCELLEDMar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2024
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947664796REPLACEDDec 5, 2022Mar 30, 2023
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947664796REPLACEDMay 2, 2022Mar 30, 2022
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947664796CANCELLEDMar 30, 2022Dec 5, 2022
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947664796CANCELLEDFeb 24, 2022May 2, 2022
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA947664796CANCELLEDJun 22, 2021Feb 24, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP633120BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2026Mar 30, 2026
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA979316906BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP424119BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2024Mar 30, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA947664796BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2023
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA947664796BIPD/PrimaryDec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA947664796BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA947664796BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2022Mar 30, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA947664796BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2022Feb 24, 2022

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1249181INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1249181COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 3, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 31, 2026
MC1249181COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 3, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 31, 2026
MC1249181COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 2, 2024
MC1249181COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 4, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 2, 2024
MC1249181MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 24, 2022—Unknown
MC1249181MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 24, 2022—Unknown
MC1249181MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 14, 2021REVOKEDMay 9, 2022
MC1249181MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 14, 2021REVOKEDMay 9, 2022

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
69%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
23
Violations
71
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.4%
Driver OOS %
13.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 23 inspections

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (71 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class228Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
13.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+6.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.09vs nat'l 1.80
+1.29 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687474273ALPHARETTA GAGALevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.128B-CLWV, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.17A1-LSLDMWRYes
Mar 24, 202687395521GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-NCLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 4, 202687214148I-77NCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16No
Feb 24, 202687136934TOWNVILLE SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LHWSYes
Oct 30, 202586213395PIEDMONT SCSCLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.48A-BIHE, 393.78A-WS, 393.45D-BYes
Feb 24, 202583976654CONYERS GAGALevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.9A-LBLNo
Jul 2, 202482021860SC 246 GREENWOOD COUNTYSCLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 26, 202481972362I-20 WB LEXINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.23(a)(2)Yes
May 13, 202481589981WINDING CREEK RDSCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 1, 202481538310CARNESVILLE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 30, 202481483416I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTYSCLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9(a), 393.60(d)No
Mar 12, 202481134539CARNESVILLE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 12, 202481134416CARNESVILLE GAGALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Dec 28, 202380541374LULA GAGALevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK10393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 17, 202379942937STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Sep 18, 202379694577I 40 WEST AT FARMINGTON ROADNCLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 396.17(c)No
Sep 15, 202379674225I-85 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c)Yes
Aug 1, 202379303323LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Aug 1, 202379304553I-26 EB NEWBERRY COUNTYSCLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 12, 202379018476HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 8, 202378840465US 25 GREENVILLE COUNTYSCLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 10, 202378583489HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 19, 202378402203I-26 WB LAURENS COUNTYSCLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2, 393.95(a), 393.78No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 36.4% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CARNESVILLE GA3
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR2
CONYERS GA1
I-771
GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-1
I 40 WEST AT FARMINGTON ROAD1
LULA GA1
ALPHARETTA GA1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 9, 2025NCTOW00MOORESVILLE77...FR5199M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
Dec 12, 2024SCTOW00GREERI-85...651831M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
SC-2024-0120-SC0277Nov 22, 2024382.115(a); 383.37(a)$11,990Carrier

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 31, 2026
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1249181
Mar 30, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 9, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 22, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $11,990
Case SC-2024-0120-SC0277 • 382.115(a); 383.37(a)
Mar 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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