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A & J TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
Fort Sumner, NM
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3551499 · MC 1533812
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1533812 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1533812
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3551499
MC Number
MC-1533812
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 15, 2021
Authority Granted
April 12, 2023
Annual Mileage
16,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Fort Sumner, NM
Email
Cargo Types
Drive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2023 | 3285N83B4T | VAUGHN INSPECTION STATION, NM | I | 15 | 7 | NA | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEV EAST |
1GCJK33648F163713 58SGM4030NE030114 |
NM BATW49 NM 56386TRL |
| 393.75A2 | OOSTire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.83A | OOSExhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, th | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.70D | OOSNo or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 12, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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