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RECOVERY SPECIALISTS OF GEORGIA LLC
Tifton, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1968300 · MC 896538
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-896538 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC896538
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 316260-019
CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 316260-021
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1968300
MC Number
MC-896538
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 2009
Authority Granted
January 9, 2015
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
24 Hobby Perry Rd, Tifton, GA 31794
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Clayton Merritt
Officer 2
Jessica Merritt
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | GA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRKAL3TG291522 | 0 | Clean |
| May 13, 2026 | GA | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X0JM187010 | 0 | Clean |
| August 28, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X0JM187010 | 1 | Passed |
| July 25, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X0JM187010 | 1 | Passed |
| July 10, 2025 | GA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF4GT1HEB31164 | 2 | Passed |
| August 31, 2024 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X0JM187010 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2024 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FD0X4GT1HEB49353 | 1 | Passed |
| May 15, 2024 | GA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF4GT1HEB31164 | 0 | Clean |
| May 15, 2024 | GA | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 2NKHHM6X0JM187010 | 0 | Clean |
| March 18, 2024 | GA | Level I — Full | — | 3 | 2 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| August 28, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| July 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| July 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA10
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X0JM187010 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT1HEB31164 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X4GT1HEB49353 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRKAL3TG291522 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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