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ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC
DBA: Onlytows
Omaha, NE
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 & Authorized · DOT 4177897 · MC 1608050
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1608050 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1608050
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0001561737
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4177897
MC Number
MC-1608050
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 10, 2024
Authority Granted
March 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9905 Sapp Brothers Dr Ste 2, Omaha, NE 68138
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Charles Brackett
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
80.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | NE | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Slush |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE5
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EJ8RN659910 | 3 | 2 |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNEL0MG634087 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 1 | JA4J3VA82RZ044484 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | T475001079 | ON STATE HWY 2, 1736 FEET EAST, NE | II | 3 | 2 | ONLY TOWS AND RECOVERY | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM MITSUBISHI |
3C7WRNEL0MG634087 JA4J3VA82RZ044484 |
NE 429690 NM BTPF84 |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDD | OOSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 17, 2025 | T557001888 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EJ8RN659910 |
NE 427035 |
| August 9, 2025 | T137003233 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | 2 | 1 | ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EJ8RN659910 |
NE 427035 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 7, 2025 | T475000803 | ON US HWY 6, 1934 FEET WEST OF, NE | I | 9 | — | ONLY TOWS | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNEL0MG634087 |
NE 429690 |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 21, 2025 | T557001463 | NE, NE | III | 2 | 1 | ONLY TOWS | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EJ8RN659910 |
NE 427035 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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