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GOTCHA TOWING & RECOVERY LLC

DBA: Gtr Marine Transport

Fayetteville, NC

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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 3564248 · MC 1338151
Active No Safety Rating Active 4 yrs, 9 mo
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1338151 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections 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
  • 3 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC1338151
Common Carrier
Inactive

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
3564248
MC Number
MC-1338151
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 5, 2021
Authority Granted
January 12, 2022
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2023)

Contact Information

Location
Fayetteville, NC

Cargo Types

General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
5

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
1 insp · 5 OOS
2025
2 insp · 0 OOS

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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving 0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service 1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness 1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 3 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
June 5, 2026 FL — 1 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
FL1
NY1
RI1

Fleet & Equipment (5)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Hotshot Power units Class 3 · trailers up to 40 ft
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Boat Trailer
2
Pickup
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2018 Ram 3500 Pickup · Class 3 3C63RRJL8JG268461 2 —
2020 Ford F-350 Pickup · Class 3 1FT8W3DT2LEC44070 1 1
2020 Gp Trailers Inc Boat Trailer · 40 ft 1G9G1FV35LU563050 1 —
2023 Bluefin Trailers Boat Trailer · 35 ft 1H9EE3535PC769400 1 1
Rkrl Semi-trailer 1R9R3BT30PM763683 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 (3)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
May 14, 2026 0070001650 WARWICK RI I 17 5 —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FORD
BLUEFIN TRAILERS
1FT8W3DT2LEC44070
1H9EE3535PC769400
NC TZ2882
NC NO PLATE
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
395.8A1-HOSP OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log
392.9AA1 OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority.
383.23A2-LCDLN OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High
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
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.60D Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
390.21TB1-MC Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
390.21TB2-DOT Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
392.2-SLLIFTA State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
392.2-SLLIRP State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.2-SLLUCR State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee
392.2-SLLED State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
March 13, 2025 SPT3020854 SPRING VALLEY NY II 10 — —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
RAM
GP TRAILERS INC
3C63RRJL8JG268461
1G9G1FV35LU563050
FL RIKY06
FL AG24IK
392.2-SLLIFTA State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
392.2-SLLIFTA State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation
392.2-SLLIRP State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
393.60C Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
392.2-SLLED State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
392.2-SLL State/Local Laws -
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
March 5, 2025 3099009734 YULEE FL III 3 — —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
RAM
RKRL
3C63RRJL8JG268461
1R9R3BT30PM763683
FL RIKY06
FL 41CKCK
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
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

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
March 2, 2026REVOKEDCommon Carrier
December 16, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
December 12, 2022INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 12, 2022GRANTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
January 28, 2026COMMONOn Record

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