FMCSA Carrier Profile
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC
Wheeling, WV
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Authority
Active
MC-470021 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
8.0% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC470021
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP0033892
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1131663
MC Number
MC-470021
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 21, 2003
Authority Reinstated
March 29, 2024
Annual Mileage
12,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
102 Scenery Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Timothy Braden
Officer 2
Amanda Braden
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Out-of-Service Rate
8.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
25 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.0%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 21st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
26
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate26.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | WV | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0X5HT4REC42874 | 0 | Clean |
| January 7, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVAC4DV9PHUJ6539 | 0 | Clean |
| January 7, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUTALXPL084518 | 0 | Clean |
| January 7, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML5PL453173 | 0 | Clean |
| January 5, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKWL40X6MR453979 | 0 | Clean |
| January 5, 2026 | WV | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0X5HT3MED73190 | 0 | Clean |
| January 5, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKWX4TX6RR372309 | 0 | Clean |
| January 5, 2026 | WV | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRNELXNG255387 | 0 | Clean |
| December 23, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSCHSCR56C011726 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSFBASR2XC079123 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVABSAK12HJ82147 | 0 | Clean |
| August 21, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0X5HT3MED73190 | 7 | 4 OOS |
Showing 12 of 27 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WV24
OH2
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Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT3MED73190 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUTALXPL084518 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT4REC42874 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVABSAK12HJ82147 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVAC4DV9PHUJ6539 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL40X6MR453979 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX6RR372309 | 2 | — |
| 2006 International L9327 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHSCR56C011726 | 2 | — |
| 1999 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBASR2XC079123 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNELXNG255387 | 2 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5PL453173 | 2 | — |
| 1991 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA13Y3MW012067 | 1 | — |
| Worh | — | VEHICLE BEING TOW | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| February 22, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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