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NEW IMAGE T & R LLC
DBA: New Image Towing
Forest Park, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 18.8% of 16 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3554718 · MC 1191717
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1191717 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trisura Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
26.3% OOS · 27 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 18.8% of 16 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 18.8% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1191717
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 149 TTS GA 100103-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3554718
MC Number
MC-1191717
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2021
Authority Granted
May 7, 2021
Annual Mileage
649,845 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5001 Old Dixie Hwy, Forest Park, GA 30297
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Chris Welchel
Officer 2
Steve Welchel
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate18.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (13.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
26.3% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Wet |
| February 19, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 14, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| November 12, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 20, 2025 | SC | — | — | 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
GA13
AL3
TN3
SC2
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
9
Tractor
4
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X7RJ370757 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X7SJ130052 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X3PM876709 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X3PM876712 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6XXPM876710 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKZL40X3SF130657 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X3SJ130100 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X5SJ130051 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X0RJ376483 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T380 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NK4HJ7X4RM387136 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Peterbilt 352 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X3PM809544 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X1PM847886 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 536 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPKHM6X1PM876711 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1D3RS212085 | 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 (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | 1451001290 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | — | — | NEW IMAGE T & R LLC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKZL40X3SF130657 |
GA C471EV |
| May 18, 2026 | I034N10977 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 6 | 4 | JODY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6X1PM847886 |
GA YFL451 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.9AA2-OA | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 1414001048 | ALPHARETTA GA | III | 1 | 1 | EMPTY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6XXPM876710 |
GA YKA647 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 1412001191 | ATLANTA GA | I | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH ISUZU |
1XK1D49X5SJ130051 54DC4W1D3RS212085 |
GA C669EU GA YMR791 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | 1468000157 | MORROW GA | I | 5 | 3 | NONW | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XK1D49X3SJ130100 |
GA C958EW |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.17A1-LRLDWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | 1451000860 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | — | — | NEW IMAGE TOWING | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK4HJ7X4RM387136 |
GA C901EX |
| October 15, 2025 | 0343003753 | ANDERSON SC | III | 2 | — | NEW IMAGE TOWING | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZL40X7RJ370757 |
GA C790ET |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | 1361001281 | FORSYTH GA | III | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6X1PM876711 |
GA YIR022 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | 1734005078 | HAMILTON AL | III | — | — | NEW IMAGE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XK1D49X7SJ130052 |
GA C670EU |
| August 21, 2025 | 1456000892 | ATLANTA GA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPKHM6X3PM876712 |
GA YKA648 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JODY | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| NONW | 1 | November 23, 2025 |
| THE CONLAN COMPANY | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| INGERSOLL RAND CO | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| AGGREKO LLC | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| KELLER - WATCO | 1 | October 16, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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