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FRIENDLY TOWING AND TRANSPORATION LLC
DBA: Friendly Road Sider
Modesto, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3729296
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
21.9% OOS · 57 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 57 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3729296
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 23, 2021
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1001 8th St, Modesto, CA 95354-2215
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mohammad Taqi Akbari
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
21.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
32 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
3.6%
Ranks in the 67th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
57
Driver Inspections
50
Vehicle Inspections
51
Total OOS Orders
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance54
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (57)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | NEID004177 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DE6GDA01411 |
CA 89771Z1 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | UESQ006364 | CA, CA | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHSDM2HXHK005985 |
CA 41672K4 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | UD6V001565 | CA, CA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVM3NH643802 |
CA 09753V3 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | UE4K000220 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKJPVM5NH580772 |
CA EC87R38 |
| May 21, 2026 | UESQ006031 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GM |
1HTKHPVM3NH643802 |
CA 09753V3 |
| May 21, 2026 | UESQ006030 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BSXR5T50312 |
CA 47733V3 |
| May 13, 2026 | UFA3003511 | CA, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL5PG562660 |
CA 04936U3 |
| 393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | UESQ005968 | CHP-STOCKTON, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DE6GDA01411 |
CA 89771Z1 |
| April 30, 2026 | UEH7007365 | STOCKTON CHP TOWS, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHSDM2HXHK005985 |
CA 41672K4 |
| April 30, 2026 | UEH7007363 | STOCKTON CHP TOWS, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JN3F4S51768 |
CA 95491G3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NATION SAFE DRIVERS | 1 | October 16, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 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
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA50
CO1
NV1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
12
Truck
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9RL520103 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JN3F4S51768 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX6DE6GDA01411 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL5NG424792 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL9NG329586 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNEJ2HG579968 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1HTKHPVM3NH643802 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1HTKJPVM5NH580772 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL5PG562660 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7BS8R5T50308 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JN8J4S53198 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHSDM2HXHK005985 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL1NG224639 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL8NG329594 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL0GG203605 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4PL536416 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7BSXR5T50312 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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