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BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC

USDOT 474508 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: LARRY BAXTER Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Other (DISABLED VEHICLES) Based in MUSKEGON, MI Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jun 27, 2018
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: LARRY BAXTER
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Other (DISABLED VEHICLES)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC (USDOT 474508)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): LARRY BAXTER (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/474508/
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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 13.3% (better). n=60605 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 474508
In FMCSA records since Mar 18, 1992 (~34y)
MC / docket MC200822
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner LARRY BAXTER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Other (DISABLED VEHICLES)
Fleet size 17 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 5,254 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (231) 865-3731
Physical
5333 AIRLINE ROAD
MUSKEGON, MI 49444
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 474508
In FMCSA records since Mar 18, 1992 (~34y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 5,254 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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 4 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0
Trucks 13 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 2 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 1 0 1 2
Crash reports 1 0 1 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 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
17
Drivers
6
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC is a individual based in MUSKEGON, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 474508. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 17 power units and 6 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.

Carrier overview

BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 17 power units and 6 drivers, organized as an individual, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Muskegon, MI. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in MI (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-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 17 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 6 drivers; GMC 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 60,605 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 60,605 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
13.3%
Median across 60,605 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -13.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 26, 1997 to Jan 1, 1998 (6 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-07 2025-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
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
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
GMC 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
85361793 Jul 29, 2025 MI 3 —
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC39325 · 1GDG6H1J4WJ501409
2 392.2-SLLEQP No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003723805 Jan 23, 2026 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003458289 Mar 10, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC200822
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96-662670-00 91X $750,000 Jun 27, 2018 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96-662670-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 29, 1999 Jun 27, 2018 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 80460106633283 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 1999 Sep 29, 1999 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 95 371383 00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 1998 Jan 13, 1999 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 26, 1997 to Jan 1, 1998
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 804601 06633283 CARGO — Sep 29, 1997 Dec 21, 2019 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 850401 06967915 BIPD/Primary — Jan 2, 1994 Dec 26, 1997 NAME CHANGED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 80460106633283 CARGO — Jan 13, 1988 Dec 26, 1997 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 21, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 27, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 14, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Sep 29, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 13, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 26, 1997
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 26, 1997
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 26, 1997
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 1, 1998)
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How to verify BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC

Is BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 474508 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC based? ▾
BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5333 AIRLINE ROAD, MUSKEGON, Michigan 49444. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC200822). 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC operate? ▾
BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC self-reports 17 power units and 6 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 BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BAXTERS TOWING & STORAGE 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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