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BIG JOHN'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC

Vinton, VA

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 1758089 · MC 642958
Inactive Conditional Active 6 yrs, 10 mo
4
Power Units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-642958 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
No inspection records on file
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Previously ordered out of service on June 8, 2011 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC642958
Common Carrier
Inactive

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
1758089
MC Number
MC-642958
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Conditional
MCS-150 Filed
March 17, 2020
FMCSA Registration
April 8, 2008
Authority Reinstated
October 21, 2019
Annual Mileage
1,680,000 mi (2017)

Contact Information

Address
817 Third St, Vinton, VA 24179
Phone
5405204496
Email
[email protected]
Owner / Officer
John Blankinship

Cargo Types

General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
October 21, 2019REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
July 18, 2016INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 17, 2016INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
April 19, 2016INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 1, 2016INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
October 6, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
July 17, 2015INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
July 15, 2014INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 8, 2011GRANTEDCommon Carrier
April 7, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
September 16, 2019COMMONOn Record

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