FMCSA Carrier Profile
CARDWELLS AUTO SERVICE LLC
DBA: Eagle Towing And Recovery
Milford, VA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 2 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1228255 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 200.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Operating Authority
MC1228255
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP633269
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP735925
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3608480
MC Number
MC-1228255
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 2021
Authority Reinstated
June 23, 2025
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
17155 Richmond Turnpike, Milford, VA 22514
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James E Cardwell
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (179.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | VA | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 2NKHLJ9X7MM456228 | 4 | 2 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X7MM456228 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 28, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| April 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| March 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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