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M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC

USDOT 935783 Active CORPORATION OTHER-TOW TRUCK;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL IRWIN Company officer 2: WANDA IRWIN Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Construction Other (TOW TRUCK) Based in BOX ELDER, SD Grade A · 85
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
Coverage resumed · Nov 14, 2001
Policy effective · Aug 2, 2017
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 63 days Sep 12, 2001 → Nov 14, 2001
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL IRWIN
Company officer 2: WANDA IRWIN
Cargo: Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 935783)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL IRWIN (Company officer); WANDA IRWIN (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 63 days — Sep 12, 2001 → Nov 14, 2001
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/935783/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74410 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

PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 935783
In FMCSA records since Feb 26, 2001 (~25y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL IRWIN
Company officer 2 WANDA IRWIN
Operation OTHER-TOW TRUCK;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Construction, Other (TOW TRUCK)
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 128,648 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (605) 923-1927
Email: [email protected]
Physical
22759 RADAR HILL ROAD
BOX ELDER, SD 57719
Mailing
P O BOX 3267
RAPID CITY, SD 57709
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 935783
In FMCSA records since Feb 26, 2001 (~25y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation OTHER-TOW TRUCK;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 128,648 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 4.33 vs 1.80 +2.53
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 5 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 7 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 100% —
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
12
Drivers
10
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
5 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a corporation based in BOX ELDER, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 935783. 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 12 power units and 10 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 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

M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 8 years on FMCSA's records, based in Box Elder, SD. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in WY (1) and CO (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (92.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +88.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 12, 2001 to Nov 14, 2001 (63 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
6 OOS · 50.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 1 1 100.0% May 22, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 1 1 100.0% Jan 5, 2026
Wyoming (WY) 1 1 100.0% Jul 7, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 2
Kenworth 1
Volvo 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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 16.66 17 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86712478 Jan 5, 2026 SD 2 TILFORD SD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
SD PR48012 · 1NKAL69X7YJ845821
1 396.3A1-F Yes
85153835 Jul 7, 2025 WY 2 I90 MM139
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
SD PR53170 · 1XP5DB9X1YN510733
5 393.130C-CHVE, 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LSLMWR Yes
84772601 May 22, 2025 CO 1 FORT COLLINS CO
Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK
SD PR28460 · 974149055792
7 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLTL Yes
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SD0202404930 Mar 24, 2024 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0202216996 Nov 10, 2022 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201813347 Oct 17, 2018 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201007862 Jul 8, 2010 SD 0 1 Yes No Injury
SD0200505529 May 26, 2005 SD 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC403327
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC403327 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 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
Aug 21, 2017 MC403327-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 16, 2005 MC403327 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 0001113026 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2017 Aug 2, 2017 REPLACED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 0001113026 BIPD/Primary — Aug 3, 2017 Sep 9, 2017 CANCELLED
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 1113026 91X $750,000 Aug 2, 2017 On file ACTIVE
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-07 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2016 Aug 2, 2017 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-06 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2015 Aug 2, 2016 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-05 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2014 Aug 2, 2015 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-04 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2013 Aug 2, 2014 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-03 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2012 Aug 2, 2013 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-02 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2011 Aug 2, 2012 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2010 Aug 2, 2011 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK000446-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2009 Aug 2, 2010 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW001335-03 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2008 Aug 2, 2009 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW001335-02 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2007 Aug 2, 2008 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW001335-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2006 Aug 2, 2007 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY TOW001335-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2005 Aug 2, 2006 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000327001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2005 Aug 2, 2005 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP1020003270-01 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2004 Apr 18, 2005 NAME CHANGED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP102000327000 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2003 Aug 2, 2004 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB3262-0 BIPD/Primary — Dec 4, 2002 Aug 2, 2003 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION KB3262-0 BIPD/Primary — Aug 2, 2002 Jan 12, 2003 NAME CHANGED
INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY GP 6100551 BIPD/Primary — Nov 14, 2001 Aug 2, 2002 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 63 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 12, 2001 to Nov 14, 2001
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 226703470 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2000 Sep 12, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 9, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 21, 2017
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Aug 8, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Aug 8, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Aug 2, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 2, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 3, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Aug 2, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 2, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 2, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 1, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Aug 5, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Aug 2, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Aug 2, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Aug 2, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Aug 2, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Aug 2, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 2, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jul 27, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Aug 4, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Aug 2, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Aug 2, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Aug 1, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Aug 3, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  25. Aug 2, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Aug 7, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  27. Aug 2, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Aug 2, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  29. Jul 29, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  30. Apr 18, 2005
    insurance
    NAMECHG — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  31. Mar 16, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  32. Aug 3, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Aug 2, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  34. Aug 2, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  35. Jan 12, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  36. Aug 2, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  37. Nov 20, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Sep 12, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
  39. Sep 12, 2001
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 63 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 14, 2001)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT COLLINS CO CO 1 1
TILFORD SD SD 1 1
I90 MM139 WY 1 1
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How to verify M&W TOWING & RECOVERY 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 M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC

Is M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 935783 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 M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC's safety rating? ▾
M&W TOWING & RECOVERY 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 M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for M&W TOWING & RECOVERY 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 M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC based? ▾
M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 22759 RADAR HILL ROAD, BOX ELDER, South Dakota 57719. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC operate? ▾
M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC self-reports 12 power units and 10 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 M&W TOWING & RECOVERY INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for M&W TOWING & RECOVERY 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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