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RECOVERY TOW SERVICE INC
Kansas City, MO
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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 703242 · MC 618001
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs · first granted 2007
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-618001 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 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
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC618001
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
703242
MC Number
MC-618001
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 28, 1997
Authority First Granted
September 14, 2007
Authority Reinstated
October 5, 2022
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
222 W Gregory # G10, Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tim Marshall
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO1
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL4MG571197 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 4990000380 | KANSAS CITY MO | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNAL3KG619702 |
MO 32H4WY |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| March 5, 2025 | 4859000401 | KANSAS CITY MO | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL4MG571197 |
MO 32H4WY |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| January 24, 2024 | 4290000051 | KANSAS CITY MO | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
1FVACWFC5LHLD3848 |
MO 68H6XN |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 19, 2023 | 4923000053 | KANSAS CITY MO | I | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
1HTMMAAL7AH218138 |
KS 195MTP |
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 7, 2023 | 4392000289 | KANSAS CITY MO | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL4MG571197 |
MO 32H4WY |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 5, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 14, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 21, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 6, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 28, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 6, 2016 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 7, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 10, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 4, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 4, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
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