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DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC

USDOT 655804 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: RODGERICK DYKES Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Building Materials Other (PORTABLE BUILDINGS) Based in SMITHS STATION, AL Grade A · 94
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 15, 2022
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Company officer: RODGERICK DYKES
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Other (PORTABLE BUILDINGS)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC (USDOT 655804)
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): RODGERICK DYKES (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/655804/
As of: Jul 20, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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=178031 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 655804
In FMCSA records since Aug 22, 1996 (~29y)
MC / docket MC397427
Company officer RODGERICK DYKES
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Other (PORTABLE BUILDINGS)
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 68,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (706) 577-6675
Physical
5300 LEE ROAD 246
SMITHS STATION, AL 36877
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 655804
In FMCSA records since Aug 22, 1996 (~29y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 68,000 mi
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
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
Trucks 4 0 0

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

Power Units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in SMITHS STATION, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 655804. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, based in Smiths Station, AL. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

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 178,031 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,031 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 178,031 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 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
81324697 Apr 5, 2024 GA 3 COLUMBUS GA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 43A365N · 1FVACWFC1LHLD3927
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0008616986 Feb 12, 2018 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL003633082A Jan 29, 2013 AL 1 1 Yes No Fatal
AL008526353A Nov 6, 2008 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL007025017A Feb 13, 1997 AL 0 5 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC397427
Active
—
View full authority record →
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
Apr 22, 2004 MC397427-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (45 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA956371884 91X $1,000,000 Jun 15, 2022 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA956371884 BIPD/Primary — Jun 14, 2022 Jun 15, 2022 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP214583 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2021 Jun 15, 2022 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP110375 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2020 Jun 15, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP006437 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2019 Jun 15, 2020 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP902857 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2018 Jun 15, 2019 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK004662-04 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2017 Jun 15, 2018 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK004662-03 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2016 Jun 15, 2017 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK004662-02 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2015 Jun 15, 2016 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK004662-01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2014 Jun 15, 2015 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK004662-00 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2013 Jun 15, 2014 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 BIPD/Primary — Jul 20, 2012 Jun 15, 2013 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 CARGO — Jul 20, 2012 Jun 15, 2013 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 CARGO — Jun 8, 2012 Jul 20, 2012 REPLACED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 BIPD/Primary — Jun 8, 2012 Jul 20, 2012 REPLACED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 CARGO — Jun 8, 2012 Aug 16, 2012 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 BIPD/Primary — Jun 8, 2012 Aug 16, 2012 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 CARGO — Jun 15, 2011 Jun 15, 2012 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 CARGO — Jun 15, 2011 Jun 8, 2012 REPLACED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2011 Jun 15, 2012 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. TW29052294 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2011 Jun 8, 2012 REPLACED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. 29052294 CARGO — Jun 15, 2010 Jun 15, 2011 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. 29052294 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2010 Jun 15, 2011 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. 29052294 CARGO — Oct 19, 2009 Jun 15, 2010 CANCELLED
CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. 29052294 BIPD/Primary — Oct 19, 2009 Jun 15, 2010 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 15, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Jun 15, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 15, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  4. Jun 15, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 10, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jun 15, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 11, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jun 15, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jun 13, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jun 15, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jun 15, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 15, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Jun 15, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 15, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 13, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jun 15, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jun 15, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jun 15, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jun 13, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Jun 17, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Jun 15, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  22. Aug 16, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  23. Jul 23, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Jul 20, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  25. Jun 15, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  26. Jun 11, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Jun 8, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  28. Jun 15, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  29. Jun 13, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Jun 15, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  31. Jun 7, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Nov 5, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  33. Oct 21, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. Oct 19, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC.
  35. Jun 15, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Jun 11, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  37. Jun 15, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  38. Jun 15, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  39. Apr 7, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  40. Mar 20, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
COLUMBUS GA GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify DYKES TOWING SERVICE 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 DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC

Is DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 655804 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 DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC's safety rating? ▾
DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for DYKES TOWING SERVICE 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 DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DYKES TOWING SERVICE 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 DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC based? ▾
DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5300 LEE ROAD 246, SMITHS STATION, Alabama 36877. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC397427). 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 DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC operate? ▾
DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC self-reports 4 power units and 3 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 DYKES TOWING SERVICE INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DYKES TOWING SERVICE 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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