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MARVIN'S TOW SERVICE INC
DBA: Marvin's
Spring Hill, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1850787 · MC 670193
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2009
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-670193 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
New Hampshire Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on February 24, 2011; first granted February 25, 2009 (17 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC670193
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-CA-023932945-0
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1850787
MC Number
MC-670193
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2009
Authority First Granted
February 25, 2009
Authority Reinstated
February 24, 2011
Annual Mileage
705,603 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
20160 W 191st St, Spring Hill, KS 66083
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marvin Vail
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | KS | — | — | Yes | Fog · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS8
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Tractor
3
Container Chassis
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X2RJ373021 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV0JLJP7919 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV7JLJP7920 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4TX0FR466981 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL49XXGJ494375 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TX3MD716084 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC401HB659733 | 1 | — |
| 2023 C.gallegos | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3DG1S4027PG000435 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4RL854104 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126572015335 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | 0136000306 | OLATHE KS | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XKZD40X2RJ373021 1S12GC401HB659733 |
KS 245967 KS 661707 |
| February 26, 2026 | 0323000284 | OLATHE KS | III | 5 | — | MARVIN'S TOW SERVICE INC | Straight Truck Straight Truck |
KENWORTH PETERBILT |
1NKDX4TX0FR466981 1NPXX4TX3MD716084 |
KS 155136 KS 202698 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | HP93426350 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZD40X2RJ373021 |
KS 245967 |
| November 14, 2025 | HP02880140 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGHDV7JLJP7920 |
KS 257108 |
| July 15, 2025 | HP01133031 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XKZD40X2RJ373021 LJRC4126572015335 |
KS 245967 ME 3422714 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 25, 2025 | HP92573868 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091, KS | II | 2 | 2 | BNSF | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER C.GALLEGOS |
1FUJGHDV0JLJP7919 3DG1S4027PG000435 |
KS 202697 KS 706237 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 29, 2024 | HP20450832 | OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W, KS | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4RL854104 |
KS 257008 |
| May 28, 2024 | PD83963804 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091, KS | III | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZL49XXGJ494375 |
KS 191094 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2DL | Miscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| December 22, 2023 | HP04160450 | MATFIELD GREEN, KS | II | — | — | UPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW LANL |
1XKDD49X8GR460336 1LH440WH4M1B29671 |
KS 202950 KS 691647 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BNSF | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| UPS | 1 | December 22, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 24, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 24, 2011 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 25, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 20, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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