MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

LINCOLN, NE

DBA: MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY

USDOT 850539 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: JEFFREY JACKSON Motor Vehicles Based in LINCOLN, NE 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
Policy effective · Aug 25, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JEFFREY JACKSON
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC (USDOT 850539)
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): JEFFREY JACKSON (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/850539/
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 75% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49727 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

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 34

2 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 850539
In FMCSA records since Jan 20, 2000 (~26y)
MC / docket MC714158
Company officer JEFFREY JACKSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 21 units
Drivers 19
Annual mileage 150,556 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7500 N 56TH ST
LINCOLN, NE 68514
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 850539
In FMCSA records since Jan 20, 2000 (~26y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,556 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 75.0% vs 23.4% +51.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
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 5 0 0
Trucks 18 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 8 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 1 0 1
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 2 0 2
Crash reports 0 2 0 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 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 50%
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
21
Drivers
19
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
75.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
8 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a motor carrier based in LINCOLN, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 850539. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 19 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 75.0%. 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

MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 19 drivers, based in Lincoln, NE. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (6) and IA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.5% of violations); top code 391.41(a)(1) (391.41(a)(1)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Ford, Jeep, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 75.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 49,727 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 49,727 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
75%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 49,727 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +60.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Nebraska (NE) 6 3 50.0% Mar 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 7
Jeep 2
Chevrolet 1
Hyundai 1
Kenworth 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.08 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 1 0.19 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 5.33 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87226463 Mar 6, 2026 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLUCR No
86553156 Dec 12, 2025 NE 2
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.23-LEU, 393.71H10-CDDSDNS Yes
85607799 Aug 27, 2025 NE 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.71G-CDIMT No
85584641 Aug 23, 2025 NE 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIRP No
85020373 Jun 23, 2025 NE 2
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.71H10-CDDSDM Yes
82396620 Aug 15, 2024 NE 2
Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK
NE 424867 · NCS93102
1 392.9(a) Yes
82060562 Jul 4, 2024 IA 3 EB HWY 2
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) No
80051265 Oct 27, 2023 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0225045630 Nov 15, 2025 NE 1 0 Yes No Fatal
MO0000115893 Sep 24, 2025 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0224022181 May 29, 2024 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0221032724 Jul 11, 2021 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1200690628 Jun 18, 2012 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0211029701 Jun 16, 2011 NE 0 1 No No Injury
NE0210020024 Apr 28, 2010 NE 0 1 No No Injury
NE0206000017 Dec 6, 2005 NE 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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
Jan 15, 2014 MC714158-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 18, 2013 MC714158 NC REVOCATION NC →
Jun 14, 2010 MC714158-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Jun 7, 2010 MC714158-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TWT-0000263-00 91X $1,000,000 Aug 25, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CRC 0000263-00 34 Aug 25, 2025 On file ACTIVE
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 01-CA-044253371-0 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2024 Aug 25, 2025 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. CPO1642333 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2021 Aug 25, 2024 REPLACED
MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 5000057179 BIPD Aug 25, 2019 Aug 25, 2021 REPLACED
IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A040063MN BIPD/Primary Sep 25, 2017 Aug 25, 2019 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4114941 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2017 Sep 6, 2017 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4114941 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2017 Sep 25, 2017 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4114941 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2017 Nov 13, 2017 CANCELLED
IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. A040063GN BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2017 Sep 6, 2017 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK008518-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2016 Aug 25, 2017 CANCELLED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT Y-840-4D147542-TCT-13 BIPD/Primary Nov 12, 2013 Aug 25, 2016 CANCELLED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT Y-810-4172L291-TCT-12 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2012 Aug 1, 2012 REPLACED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT Y-810-4172L291-TCT-12 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2012 Dec 23, 2013 NAME CHANGED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3E7-83-64 BIPD/Primary May 13, 2010 Sep 23, 2012 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3E7-83-64 BIPD/Primary May 13, 2010 Aug 25, 2012 REPLACED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3E7-83-64 CARGO May 13, 2010 Sep 23, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 25, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 25, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
  3. Aug 25, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 25, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Nov 13, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 25, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Sep 25, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 6, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Sep 6, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 29, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Aug 25, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Aug 25, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Aug 25, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  14. Jan 15, 2014
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Dec 23, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Dec 23, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Dec 23, 2013
    insurance
    NAMECHG — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  18. Dec 23, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  19. Dec 23, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Sep 23, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  21. Sep 12, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  22. Aug 25, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  23. Aug 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  24. Sep 23, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 2 1
EB HWY 2 IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.9(a) Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

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  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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

Is MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 850539 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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's safety rating?
MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC'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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC had?
8 roadside inspections are on file for MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC 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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's out-of-service rate?
MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 75.0% (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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC based?
MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7500 N 56TH ST, LINCOLN, Nebraska 68514. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC714158). 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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC operate?
MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC self-reports 21 power units and 19 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 MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MIDWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC 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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