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CANDIDO'S INC
DBA: Candido's Tow & Repair
Somerset, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 6 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 494524 · MC 411137
Conditional
Active 25 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-411137 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
19.0% OOS · 31 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 6 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC411137
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TWT 0000252-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
494524
MC Number
MC-411137
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 1992
Authority Granted
July 16, 2001
Annual Mileage
835,073 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
722 East Mt Vernon St, Somerset, KY 42501
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph F Candido Iii
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
19.0% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th 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
7 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | KY | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| July 30, 2026 | KY | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 22, 2025 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 9, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 11, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 11, 2025 | KY | — | 3 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY16
TN8
GA1
IN1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 52 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
16
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP9X6PJ252149 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X1KD616243 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TXXPJ307343 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC0SHVJ7047 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8LHKX3925 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8RHVB9845 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX3MR437125 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX8NR215567 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X0SJ175661 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL49X1LJ427349 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZL49X4SJ131708 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL49X4SD730347 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X0RD665038 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4TX7PD886503 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X2CJ317777 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKZLP9X1PF256396 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLFL9NG151136 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMFL1NG137754 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDLXPG629954 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C4ET248006 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5PL603072 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTPAAPRXSN681075 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7BT4R5T50119 | 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 (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | 0S14204556 | LEXINGTON KY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP9X6PJ252149 |
KY A92242 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | I033AE0144 | GREENEVILLE TN | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL49X1KD616243 |
TN G781HV |
| August 17, 2026 | CV41296344 | SHELBYVILLE KY | II | — | — | UPS | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKZL49X4SJ131708 |
KY 014993A |
| June 10, 2026 | 0B91000981 | WALTON, KY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC0SHVJ7047 |
KY V3N529 |
| January 16, 2026 | I035600134 | JELLICO TN | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL49X1KD616243 |
TN G781HV |
| January 16, 2026 | I035600132 | JELLICO TN | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL49X1KD616243 |
TN G781HV |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | I035600133 | JELLICO TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TXXPJ307343 |
TN T6767HY |
| January 16, 2026 | I035600135 | JELLICO TN | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HTPAAPRXSN681075 |
TN H6016HY |
| November 3, 2025 | CV43888915 | RICHMOND, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMFL1NG137754 |
KY 324751 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | CV42256427 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCL49X4SD730347 |
KY 008797A |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| UPS | 3 | August 17, 2026 |
| CANDIDOS TOWING | 1 | July 21, 2025 |
| BUDGET | 1 | July 7, 2025 |
| JETT EXPRESS | 1 | May 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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