FMCSA Carrier Profile
AFFORDABLE TOWING & ROADSIDE LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 11 mo
Authority
Active
MC-113458 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 125.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC113458
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-C-10293489
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3074480
MC Number
MC-113458
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 5, 2017
Authority Granted
August 27, 2018
Annual Mileage
200 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
6746 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ellen Lucille Ford
Officer 2
Roger Ford
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Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 88th 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
5
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate125.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (104.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC6PHUC8778 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| January 12, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC6PHUC8778 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| July 17, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X9LM635067 | 9 | 2 OOS |
| February 3, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC5MDML3797 | 2 | Passed |
| December 6, 2024 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | EAGLE INTE · 1HTMMMML9JH606405 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Equipment on Record (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck | 1FVACWFC6PHUC8778 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Express | Van | 1GAHG39R921228232 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] | 1GNSKBKC4LR143000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck | 1HTMMMML9JH606405 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck | 2NP2HM6X9LM635067 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck | 3ALACWFC5MDML3797 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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