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MODZ TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
DBA: Kansas Tow Company
Wichita, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3314243 · MC 1131934
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1131934 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amguard Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
40.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1131934
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP735488
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3314243
MC Number
MC-1131934
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 23, 2019
Authority Reinstated
March 29, 2022
Annual Mileage
1,152,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3730 S Broadway Ave, Wichita, KS 67216
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Madison J Cookson
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile Homes
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
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
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | KS | — | — | 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
KS6
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8KHKF7752 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6MDML3842 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1JHJS7993 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2NHNG1289 | 1 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | HP03920973 | KS, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC6MDML3842 |
KS E166587 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | 0127000179 | WICHITA KS | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC6MDML3842 |
KS E166587 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | OOSLicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | HP03920915 | SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173, KS | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC2NHNG1289 |
KS 8696AFL |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 3, 2025 | HP02195409 | MCPHERSON COUNTY - 113, KS | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC8KHKF7752 |
KS 728855 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 27, 2024 | HP92191990 | SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173, KS | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC1JHJS7993 |
KS 697763 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 26, 2024 | HP03920578 | SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173, KS | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC8KHKF7752 |
KS D483315 |
| 392.2DL | Miscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 22, 2024 | HP03920537 | SEDGWICK COUNTY - 173, KS | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC8KHKF7752 |
KS D483315 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 29, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 9, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 7, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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