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ADAMS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
Burlington, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1979627 · MC 710763
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2010
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-710763 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7.7% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 9, 2021; first granted April 30, 2010 (16 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC710763
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 40022490002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1979627
MC Number
MC-710763
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 31, 2009
Authority First Granted
April 30, 2010
Authority Reinstated
December 9, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,750,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1203 Belmont Street, Burlington, NC 27215
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Adams
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.7% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
18th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC13
VA2
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Truck
3
Other Trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV2GLHE5156 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TXXND785601 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTDP9X7GD323506 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR9RN128302 | 2 | 1 |
| Cps | Semi-trailer | 1B9111319JP073377 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML7HH501890 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W73L858098 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TX9ND819950 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A267R019023 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 536 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X1PM835379 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kalyn Siebert | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 5DDKM5326N1069778 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Other Trailer · 43 ft | 7UZFR4338R2000188 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 0006913981 | DURHAM NC | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4TXXND785601 |
NC NR2961 |
| August 11, 2026 | 6818001455 | DANVILLE VA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6X1PM835379 |
NC ZM5368 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | 0006884178 | ARCHDALE NC | II | 1 | — | JRG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL KALYN SIEBERT |
3HSLGAPR9RN128302 5DDKM5326N1069778 |
NC YA178381 NC AM49267 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | 0006871467 | I 840 NEAR US 29, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGEDV2GLHE5156 1JJV532W73L858098 |
NC ZB59225 NC AM94881 |
| April 8, 2026 | 0006863345 | I-40 IREDELL COUNTY, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJGEDV2GLHE5156 1RNF48A267R019023 |
NC ZB59225 NC AM18694 |
| August 19, 2025 | 0006788525 | I-40, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
1FUJGEDV2GLHE5156 — |
NC ZB59225 TN U252060 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 0006783066 | I40, NC | III | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSLGAPR9RN128302 |
NC YA178381 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A-F | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | 0006771845 | BELMONT ST, NC | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4TXXND785601 |
NC NR2961 |
| June 24, 2025 | 0006768807 | ADAMS' TOWING PVA, NC | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4TX9ND819950 |
NC VK7801 |
| June 23, 2025 | 0006768267 | I40, NC | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGEDV2GLHE5156 |
NC ZB59225 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JRG | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| SOUTH ATLANTIC GALVANIZIN | 1 | April 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 9, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 6, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Employers Mutual Casualty Company |
| November 1, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 4, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
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