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MACS TOWING LLC
DBA: Bobs Towing Llc
Kimberly, WI
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3045761 · MC 1163103
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1163103 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1163103
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA867629026
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3045761
MC Number
MC-1163103
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 6, 2017
Authority Granted
November 18, 2020
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
571 Marcella St, Kimberly, WI 54136
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Keith Ristow
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 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
9
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
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
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X3LM635064 | 5 | Passed |
| November 10, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 1HTKTSWK9RH470873 | 0 | Clean |
| September 26, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C7WRMFL1KG584905 | 4 | Passed |
| September 19, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HAEUMML2RL063702 | 1 | Passed |
| September 3, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | INTL · 1HTKTSWK9RH470873 | 0 | Clean |
| August 11, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C63RRHL7JG401037 | 1 | Passed |
| April 20, 2024 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| April 5, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 3 | Passed |
| March 5, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | 1 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| September 19, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 26, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| August 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Failure to Prevent Movement | Cargo - Not immobilized or secured | 3 | Cited |
| September 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | 2 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | MI | — | 2 | 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
WI8
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International CV515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKTSWK9RH470873 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X3LM635064 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL7JG401037 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMFL1KG584905 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML2RL063702 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Midsota Trailers | Flatbed · 41 ft | 5JWKF4121PA114263 | 1 | — |
| Quality Tr | — | 5LEB1DD20K1188786 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
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