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JOHNS TOWING AND RECOVERY SERVICE INC
DBA: John's Inc
Durham, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 471052 · MC 288888
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-288888 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Employers Mutual Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC288888
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 6E2 05 42
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
471052
MC Number
MC-288888
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 12, 1992
Authority Reinstated
June 25, 2019
Annual Mileage
71,789 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Durham, NC
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TX1JD388515 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TX6RD657815 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | 0006888147 | DURHAM NC | I | — | — | BIG JOHNS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4TX6RD657815 |
NC TS3180 |
| June 23, 2026 | 0006888145 | DURHAM NC | I | — | — | ROTATION | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4TX1JD388515 |
NC BP6182 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIG JOHNS | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| ROTATION | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 3, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 11, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 6, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 30, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 10, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 12, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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