FMCSA Carrier Profile
SOUTHERN TOWING AND RECOVERY INCORPORATED
Chattanooga, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4388740 · MC 1721420
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1721420 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 200.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1721420
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4388740
MC Number
MC-1721420
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
2017 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Heather Horne
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (194.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate200.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (179.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | GA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRMFLXEG211642 | 9 | 4 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMFLXEG211642 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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