BRAD'S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
USDOT 3856282 • 1500 S US 169 UNIT B, SMITHVILLE, MO, 64089
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-930243 | TRANSFERRED | Sep 25, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01-CA-060783604 - 0 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1643509 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423723 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423723 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 1, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962442734 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216102 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP216102 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PRA1640834 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 29650927 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 29650927 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 29650927 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-060783604 - 0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1643509 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423723 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TRANSFER | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423723 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA962442734 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2022 | Oct 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA1640834 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 29650927 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 29650927 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 29650927 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC930243 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC930243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2022 |
| MC930243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2016 |
| MC930243 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2015 |
| MC930243 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 2015 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Sep 21, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (35 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | CST PONCA DR | ...562700 | BRAD'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| Sep 18, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | INDEPENDENCE | MO 78 | ...136580 | BRAD'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| Jun 29, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...136703 | BRAD'S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC |
| Feb 14, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KANSAS CITY | RP 103830 | ...136703 | BRAD'S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records