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LEVI BOTTOMS
DBA: Bottoms Towing & Recovery
Harrodsburg, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3828664
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
37.5% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3828664
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 8, 2023
FMCSA Registration
February 24, 2022
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Harrodsburg, KY
Email
Cargo Types
Drive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
37.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
12 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
KY20
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Sedan/Saloon
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7BT2S5T50352 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7BT7S5T50315 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 International CV515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKSSWK8PH436813 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL0LG269565 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3D6WA7EL9BG537493 | 2 | 2 |
| Hino | Straight Truck | 5PNVJ7BT2S5T50352 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Buick Verano | Sedan/Saloon · Class 1 | 1G4PS5SK7F4157333 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | CV43726777 | MOUNT VERNON, KY | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT7S5T50315 |
KY N8M559 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | CV43726731 | MOUNT VERNON, KY | II | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT2S5T50352 |
KY P1C172 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | CV43705343 | WINCHESTER, KY | II | 10 | 2 | COPART | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT2S5T50352 |
KY P1C172 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | CV44960416 | GEORGETOWN, KY | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT2S5T50352 |
KY N8M559 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | CV43783647 | FRANKFORT, KY | II | 2 | 1 | COPART | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT2S5T50352 |
KY P1C172 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 1, 2025 | CV43783601 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | II | 1 | 1 | COPART | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT7S5T50315 |
KY N8M559 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | S149000200 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | II | 2 | — | LEVI BOTTOMS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PNVJ7BT2S5T50352 |
KY P1C172 |
| 392.2SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | 0S34000185 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | II | 3 | — | LEVI BOTTOMS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PNVJ7BT2S5T50352 |
AZ JE09118 |
| 392.2SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | 0S34000183 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT7S5T50315 |
KY N8M559 |
| 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | S199002090 | HINDMAN, KY | III | 1 | — | LEVI BOTTOMS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7BT2S5T50352 |
KY P1C172 |
| 390.19A2 | HMSP Motor Carrier failed to file required biennial update of MCS-150B as required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COPART | 7 | April 6, 2026 |
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