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CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC

DBA: J&B TOWING

USDOT 451711 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: GREG DESPAIN Company officer 2: MIKE DESPAIN General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in LONGVIEW, WA Grade A · 88
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 15, 2010
Common (Property) reinstated · Oct 14, 2010
Policy effective · Sep 15, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 2460 days Dec 21, 2003 → Sep 15, 2010
  • Common (Property) gap · 2443 days Inactive Feb 5, 2004 → reinstated Oct 14, 2010
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: GREG DESPAIN
Company officer 2: MIKE DESPAIN
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC (USDOT 451711)
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
Officer(s): GREG DESPAIN (Company officer); MIKE DESPAIN (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 2460 days — Dec 21, 2003 → Sep 15, 2010
  • Common (Property) gap · 2443 days — Inactive Feb 5, 2004 → reinstated Oct 14, 2010
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/451711/
As of: Jul 18, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 451711
In FMCSA records since Jul 12, 1991 (~35y)
MC / docket MC244629
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer GREG DESPAIN
Company officer 2 MIKE DESPAIN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 20 units
Drivers 17
Annual mileage 600,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (360) 423-4460
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1137 VANDERCOOK WAY
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Mailing
PO BOX 1366
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 451711
In FMCSA records since Jul 12, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 600,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.17 vs 1.80 +1.37
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 17 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 11 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 18 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33% —
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
20
Drivers
17
Inspections
18
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
11 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC is a corporation based in LONGVIEW, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 451711. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 17 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 overview

CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 17 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 22 years on FMCSA's records, based in Longview, WA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 36% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (6) and OR (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (90.0% of violations); top code 393.128B-CLWV (Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Freightliner, Courier, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~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 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 48,437 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 48,437 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +35.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 5, 2004 to Oct 14, 2010 (2443 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 21, 2003 to Sep 15, 2010 (2460 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 violations
12 OOS · 70.6%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 6 2 33.3% May 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 7
Ford 2
Kenworth 2
Courier 1
GMC 1
International 1
Trailer 1
Volvo 1
White 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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 0.49 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 4.75 5 — 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 (18 rows) View all 18 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84633352 May 9, 2025 WA 3 RANDLE WA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 49964RP · 1HTMSADR53J074204
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
83867224 Feb 12, 2025 WA 2 DU PONT WA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 48163RP · 1FVACXDJ07HY05505
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
83509151 Dec 30, 2024 WA 5 OLYMPIA WA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C13242V · 1FD0X5GY3KEF21929
0 — No
83236029 Nov 22, 2024 WA 2 DU PONT WA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C22132Z · 1FVACWFC5NHNT7346
2 393.128B-CLWV, 393.9A-LLPL Yes
83150655 Nov 12, 2024 WA 3 OLYMPIA WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP02185 · 3AKNGEDR9HSHY1568
0 — No
82517300 Aug 22, 2024 WA 1 KALAMA WA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
WA C28218K · 1FDNX6AY6HDB07983
15 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.48A-BI-SA, 393.23-LEU No
81498061 Apr 30, 2024 OR 2 or-rocky-point---3.5-mi-e-scappoo
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 48163RP · 1FVACXDJ07HY05505
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
81181712 Mar 19, 2024 WA 2 KELSO WA
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 71199PR · 1NKDL69X5YJ836662
4 392.2, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.78A-WS No
80764842 Jan 31, 2024 WA 1 FEDERAL WAY WA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D38674C · 3ALACWFC5RDUW9724
0 — No
80177162 Nov 3, 2023 WA 2 DU PONT WA
WHITE STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 92622PR · 1WUYDCJG7GN112448
2 393.23-LEU, 393.9A-LFTSI Yes
80029419 Oct 23, 2023 WA 3 wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 41784RP · 1FUJA6CKX6LV59654
1 392.2 No
79648405 Sep 12, 2023 WA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C28159S · 3ALACWFC1LDMD0907
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.16-D Yes
79295926 Jul 31, 2023 WA 2 wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe)
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D96408A · 1FDNX6AY6HDB10138
3 393.75(a)(3), 393.81, 396.5(b) Yes
79113247 Jul 7, 2023 WA 3 wa-sc19---brady-westbound
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 71198PR · 1XKAD29X7LJ546530
0 — No
78705391 May 22, 2023 US 1 RIDGEFIELD POE
Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA D96408A · 1FDX6AY6HDB10138
1 393.81 No
78560496 May 6, 2023 OR 2 WASHINGTON COUNTY MCSAP
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 41784RP · 1FUJA6CKX6LV59654
2 393.9(a) No
78803358 May 1, 2023 US 1 RIDGEFIELDWA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 66819RP · 1FDNX6AY1GDA07028
1 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 No
78296833 Apr 6, 2023 WA 3 wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe) — 2 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EF09185 Aug 22, 2024 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EF08446 Aug 22, 2024 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2024420066 May 1, 2024 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000ED90458 Aug 16, 2023 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EB15302 Mar 18, 2021 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000E936600 Jul 3, 2019 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E489529 Dec 1, 2015 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E436927 Jun 10, 2015 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E352963 Aug 26, 2014 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001352501 Jan 4, 2004 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001003995 Dec 6, 2001 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC244629
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (5 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
Nov 4, 2020 MC244629-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 5, 2019 MC244629-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 17, 2019 MC244629 NC REVOCATION NC →
Oct 14, 2010 MC244629-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 7, 2010 MC244629 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 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 CPP 1347625 91X — Sep 15, 2024 On file ACTIVE
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO1641875 CARGO — Sep 15, 2020 Aug 23, 2025 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY CPO1641875 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2020 Sep 15, 2024 REPLACED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029675 BIPD/Primary — Nov 19, 2019 Oct 14, 2020 CANCELLED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029675 CARGO — Sep 15, 2018 Nov 19, 2019 NAME CHANGED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1026910 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2018 Nov 19, 2019 NAME CHANGED
WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029675 CARGO — Mar 14, 2015 Sep 15, 2018 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY CPP1026910 BIPD/Primary — Mar 14, 2015 Sep 15, 2018 CANCELLED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029673 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2010 Mar 14, 2015 CANCELLED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029673 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2010 Nov 9, 2010 NAME CHANGED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029675 CARGO — Sep 15, 2010 Sep 15, 2010 REPLACED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029675 CARGO — Sep 15, 2010 Mar 14, 2015 CANCELLED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029675 CARGO — Sep 15, 2010 Nov 9, 2010 NAME CHANGED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP1029673 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2010 Sep 15, 2010 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 2460 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 21, 2003 to Sep 15, 2010
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP1020000377700 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2003 Dec 21, 2003 CANCELLED
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. JK 2528363 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 1994 Nov 13, 2003 CANCELLED
GENERAL AGENTS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA, INC. GP1520-353 CARGO — Jul 15, 1991 Jul 15, 1992 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 23, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 4, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Oct 20, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Oct 20, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Oct 14, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 19, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Nov 19, 2019
    insurance
    NAMECHG — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 19, 2019
    insurance
    NAMECHG — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 19, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Sep 15, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 15, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 14, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Mar 14, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Mar 14, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Nov 9, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Nov 9, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Sep 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Sep 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Feb 5, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Feb 5, 2004
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 2443 days (through Oct 14, 2010)
  22. Dec 21, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  23. Dec 21, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  24. Dec 21, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2460 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 15, 2010)
  25. Nov 28, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Nov 13, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
  27. Aug 26, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Jul 15, 1992
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL AGENTS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA, INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DU PONT WA WA 3 3
OLYMPIA WA WA 2 0
WASHINGTON COUNTY MCSAP OR 1 0
RIDGEFIELD POE US 1 0
RIDGEFIELDWA US 1 0
FEDERAL WAY WA WA 1 0
KALAMA WA WA 1 0
KELSO WA WA 1 0
RANDLE WA WA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.81 Horn inoperative Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR 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 CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC

Is CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 451711 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 CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC's safety rating? ▾
CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC had? ▾
18 roadside inspections are on file for CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR 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 CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (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 CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC based? ▾
CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1137 VANDERCOOK WAY, LONGVIEW, Washington 98632. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC244629). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC operate? ▾
CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC self-reports 20 power units and 17 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 CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC had any crashes? ▾
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR 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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