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KOVI TOWING LLC
DBA: Kovi Towing
Flemington, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2045796 · MC 717117
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-717117 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pennsylvania Manuf. Assoc. Ins.
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC717117
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1551555M 152401
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2045796
MC Number
MC-717117
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 15, 2010
Authority Reinstated
September 4, 2014
Annual Mileage
660,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
233 Old York Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Kovi
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
14.3% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
36th 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
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ10
PA4
NY2
ME1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAXDV5JPJW3278 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBLD17KLKN9012 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC3NHNE9037 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4NHNG1259 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3522L6055626 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 536 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X1SM769327 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRML9RG150362 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML2PL641858 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8ML092212 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9PL745814 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2026 | SPPSI04262 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6X1SM769327 |
NJ XFLY16 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | I46D619733 | LOWER MAKEFIELD TWP PA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2PL641858 |
NJ XSUX32 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | SPSRI01048 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC4NHNG1259 |
NJ XLUF64 |
| January 22, 2026 | H224602219 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO. | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBLD17KLKN9012 |
NJ AY510Z |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | SPRBI02834 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML9PL745814 |
NJ XNAM32 |
| January 8, 2026 | 0L92000584 | HAUPPAUGE NY | I | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRML9RG150362 16VGX3522L6055626 |
NJ XRZS46 NJ A82TCK |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | SPPZI05647 | CARNEY'S POINT SCALE, NJ | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAXDV5JPJW3278 |
NJ AW919M |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | SPQXI02488 | MORRIS TWP, NJ | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBLD17KLKN9012 |
NJ AY510Z |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | SPOBI02983 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE, NJ | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAXDV5JPJW3278 |
NJ AW919M |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 31, 2025 | SPPPI01747 | I-287 NB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAXDV5JPJW3278 |
NJ AW919M |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO. | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| ANDY AMAROSI | 1 | March 25, 2025 |
| ALLSTATE | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 17, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 18, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 9, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 14, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
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