JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
USDOT 863932 • 10290 GRATIOT AVE, DETROIT, MI, 48213
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-615660 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP528380 | ON FILE | Dec 14, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CBP 8815001 | ON FILE | Jul 22, 2011 | Apr 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP528380 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423221 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP317188 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP212852 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP108765 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP108765 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS57856617 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2017 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAS57856617 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2017 | Mar 9, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB001802 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2017 | Mar 9, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB001802 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-21-99-0001 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2016 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-21-99-0001 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2016 | Aug 14, 2016 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-21-99-0001 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2016 | Jan 23, 2017 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-21-99-0000 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-21-99-0000 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2015 | Jan 23, 2016 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 613-00-21-99-0000 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS038349 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2014 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 8921586 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 8, 2014 |
| THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8815101 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2011 | Oct 18, 2012 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 280343 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2007 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 280343 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2007 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 280343 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2007 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 280343 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2007 | Aug 4, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP528380 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP528380 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423221 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP317188 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP212852 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108765 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP108765 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS57856617 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS57856617 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001802 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2017 | Apr 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | CBP 8815001 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001802 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2017 | Mar 9, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-21-99-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-21-99-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2017 | Jan 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-21-99-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-21-99-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2016 | Jan 23, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-21-99-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2015 | Mar 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS038349 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-21-99-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. | BA 8921586 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2014 | Oct 8, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8815101 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 18, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 280343 | CARGO | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 280343 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 280343 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 280343 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2011 | Jul 22, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-615660 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2025 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2024 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2021 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2020 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2017 |
| MC615660 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 25, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2016 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 |
| MC615660 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2011 |
| MC615660 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 22, 2016 |
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
5 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (45 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASH TWP | WILL CARLETON | ...253232 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Nov 6, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROYAL OAK | I-696 | ...388507 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| May 18, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRYSBURG (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...154784 | JOEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY |
| Mar 31, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | GRATIOT AVE | ...832363 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Nov 1, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSFIELD TWP | W I 94 | ...830975 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISON HEIGHTS | W I 696 | ...KK8658 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLOOMFIELD TWP | SQUARE LAKE | ...830975 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TWP | METROPOLITAN | ...368906 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| May 19, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TAYLOR | BEECH DALY | ...716030 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Apr 13, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | W WARREN | ...568682 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Jan 14, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLEDO | I-280 HW | ...420741 | JOEYS TOWIN |
| Oct 19, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | 11 MILE | ...365702 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Oct 18, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MT CLEMENS | RIVER | ...367134 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Jan 6, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON TWP | I-275 | ...388518 | JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Oct 16, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2016 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2014 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2003 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events