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DAVE'S TOWING SERVICE INC
DBA: Dave's Towing Service
Louisville, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 577988 · MC 281058
Active
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-281058 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections 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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC281058
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
577988
MC Number
MC-281058
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 1994
Authority Granted
June 1, 2009
Annual Mileage
219,840 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 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
KY2
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 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5GT7HEE36797 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT5CEA61294 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | CV42981899 | LOUISVILLE, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT5CEA61294 |
KY 595762 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 23, 2024 | 0S15000177 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5GT7HEE36797 |
KY 803455 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 8, 2024 | M809001356 | LOUISVILLE, KY | I | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMAL1GG109768 |
KY 715316 |
| 393.17 | OOSNo/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.128B3 | Tiedown(s) not over/around wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 23, 1995 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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