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YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC
DBA: Doug & Don Yates Towing & Recovery
Chattanooga, TN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 332799 · MC 214690
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 36 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-214690 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
0.7% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 36 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional (rated 1991)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC214690
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1000498763
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 21230430202
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
332799
MC Number
MC-214690
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional · rated July 19, 1991
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 35 years ago
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 21, 1988
Authority Granted
June 19, 1990
Annual Mileage
894,083 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
140 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.7%
Ranks in the 2nd percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
50
Vehicle Inspections
45
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X4DJ368370 | 2 | Passed |
| July 1, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKBLJ0X4FJ441960 | 1 | Passed |
| May 29, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWFC2NHNG3057 | 1 | Passed |
| May 27, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC4SHVU5160 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X4DJ368370 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDYW82A4MVA09746 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1NKZLJ0X5MJ465633 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1NKWL49X2KJ370483 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1NKZLJ0X7KJ241728 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1NPCL49X8LD632830 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1NPCL49X0HD445055 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1NKDLB9X66J112453 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
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
0 of 130 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 146 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 146 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 146 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 146 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| May 27, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 5, 2024 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | No or improper shipping papers (carrier) | 3 | Out of service |
| February 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| December 15, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| November 13, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| December 12, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| January 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| July 10, 2026 | 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 |
| August 21, 2024 | 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 |
| July 1, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| July 10, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| May 29, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| January 1, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA27
TN22
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
30
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3PR215856 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4DJ368370 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2NHNG3057 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4SHVU5160 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner FLD132 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHAPAV05DN57725 | 2 | — |
| 2006 International SA647 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTTXSBN36J299082 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T4 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKBLJ0X4FJ441960 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWL49X2KJ370483 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWLB9X74J063043 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX1PR258084 | 2 | — |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX8PR258082 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TXXPR258083 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLJ0X7KJ241728 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX6GJ133271 | 2 | — |
| 1991 Ford LNT8000 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDYW82A4MVA09746 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2LHLD3421 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC5SHVU5068 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC7SHVU5069 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8LHKV6364 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8NHMX6266 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC9SHVU5980 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFE6RHUW6777 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH9K1B26781 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL49X0CJ316835 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLB9X66J112453 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X9PJ242730 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL49X2LJ410916 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLJ0X5MJ465633 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL49X0HD445055 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL49X8LD632830 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWX4TX3CD147263 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5KJ291277 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7SDVZ5573 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9SDVZ5574 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL3MG662865 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 19, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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