JAMIE R SPRIKS INC
USDOT 686769 • DBA: GENE'S TOWING & RECOVERY • 711 STEPHENSON AVE, ESCANABA, MI, 49829
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-359847 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4E28958 | ON FILE | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 79460106459185 | ON FILE | May 11, 1999 | Jul 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E28958 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E28958 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9537022300 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 1999 | May 4, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 4E28958 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 4E28958 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HAMILTON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 4E28958 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 79460106459185 | CARGO | Jul 15, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9537022300 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2006 | May 4, 2006 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC359847 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC359847 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 15, 1999 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (17 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Waucedah Twp | US 2 | ...007796 | JAMIE R SPRIKS INC |
| Oct 24, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH | IH 041 NB | ...HA2128 | JAMIE R SPRIKS INC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ESCANABA | DANFORTH | ...FG6167 | JAMIE R SPRIKS INC |
| Sep 8, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records