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MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC

USDOT 418257 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: MATTHEW MALONEY Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Based in MADELIA, MN Grade B · 84
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 · Feb 28, 2001
Contract (Property) reinstated · Apr 16, 2001
Policy effective · Aug 24, 2021
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 519 days Sep 28, 1999 → Feb 28, 2001
  • Contract (Property) gap · 487 days Inactive Dec 16, 1999 → reinstated Apr 16, 2001
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file US COMPLIANCE SERVICES Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MATTHEW MALONEY
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 418257)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): MATTHEW MALONEY (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 519 days — Sep 28, 1999 → Feb 28, 2001
  • Contract (Property) gap · 487 days — Inactive Dec 16, 1999 → reinstated Apr 16, 2001
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — US COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/418257/
As of: Jul 22, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 84/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197586 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

US COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 418257
In FMCSA records since Aug 20, 1990 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MATTHEW MALONEY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 32,568 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (507) 642-3543
Email: [email protected]
Physical
80790 HAMMOND HWY
MADELIA, MN 56062
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 418257
In FMCSA records since Aug 20, 1990 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 32,568 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0
Trucks 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
5
Drivers
4
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a corporation based in MADELIA, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 418257. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Madelia, MN. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in SD (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Dodge is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 197,586 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,586 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,586 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 16, 1999 to Apr 16, 2001 (487 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 28, 1999 to Feb 28, 2001 (519 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-02 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Feb 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Dodge 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87003260 Feb 9, 2026 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
MN YCF0956 · 3C7WRNFL7MG561914
1 392.2-SLL No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0180160303 Jan 16, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WY97072K091A Nov 9, 1996 WY 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC232614
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 MC232614 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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
Aug 5, 2021 MC232614 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 1134752 91X $1,000,000 Aug 24, 2021 On file ACTIVE
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 0001134752 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2019 Aug 24, 2021 REPLACED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 0001134752 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2019 Sep 7, 2021 NAME CHANGED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4201567910 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2014 Jan 1, 2019 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-015679-03 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2011 Nov 1, 2014 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-015679-03 CARGO — Sep 1, 2005 Sep 10, 2011 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 42-015679-03 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2005 Sep 4, 2011 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4201567900 BIPD/Primary — Feb 28, 2001 Jan 20, 2006 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 4201567900 BIPD/Primary — Feb 28, 2001 Sep 1, 2005 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 519 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 28, 1999 to Feb 28, 2001
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP18326A BIPD/Primary — Aug 8, 1990 Sep 28, 1999 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 13, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. May 10, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Sep 7, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 25, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Aug 24, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 10, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 4, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 20, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jan 5, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Sep 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 16, 2001
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 16, 1999
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Dec 16, 1999
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 487 days (through Apr 16, 2001)
  16. Sep 28, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  17. Sep 28, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  18. Sep 28, 1999
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 519 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 28, 2001)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 1 0
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How to verify MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY 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 MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC

Is MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 418257 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 MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC's safety rating? ▾
MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY 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 MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC based? ▾
MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 80790 HAMMOND HWY, MADELIA, Minnesota 56062. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY 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 MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC operate? ▾
MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC self-reports 5 power units and 4 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 MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MALONEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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