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WAFFCO INC
DBA: Waffco Heavy Duty Towing Inc
Lake Station, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 253130 · MC 174379
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-174379 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 27 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 22, 1998; first granted February 24, 1992 (34 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC174379
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 21228230002
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy CA 21228230002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
253130
MC Number
MC-174379
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 23, 1984
Authority First Granted
February 24, 1992
Authority Reinstated
October 22, 1998
Annual Mileage
165,949 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2350 Pike St, Lake Station, IN 46405-1182
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Patty Farthing
Officer 2
R Kevin Farthing
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2024 | SAMOK00231 | EB, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
KW |
1NKDL40X7FJ454826 |
IN WR4652 |
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 23, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 24, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 25, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 13, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 25, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 28, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Cargo | On file |
| March 15, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 29, 1998 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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