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G & J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
DBA: Gator Tow
Roanoke, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1556522 · MC 577716
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-577716 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Donegal Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 8, 2011; first granted October 17, 2006 (19 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC577716
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1000309201
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1556522
MC Number
MC-577716
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 20, 2006
Authority First Granted
October 17, 2006
Authority Reinstated
March 8, 2011
Annual Mileage
59,886 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3021 Preston Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24012
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Melissa Lawson
Officer 2
Walter Hinkley
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo Truck WG | Tractor | 4V4JBBME7VN855888 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | PSC1242647 | BECKLEY WV | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4JBBME7VN855888 |
VA 9321WT |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 8, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 23, 2010 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 17, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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