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FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
DBA: 1st Call Towing & Recovery
Fremont, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 704763 · MC 325865
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-325865 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC325865
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 37 UEN OP0365
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
704763
MC Number
MC-325865
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 11, 1997
Authority Reinstated
September 5, 2014
Annual Mileage
315,936 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7210 N Baker Road, Fremont, IN 46737
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cindy Saltzman
Officer 2
Kenneth Estel Lipps
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
0 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 26, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI10
IL1
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Tractor
2
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX40X4LD672924 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL9KG729532 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Ford E-450 | Not Applicable · Class 4 | 1FDXE4FL1BDA21942 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT6FHGJ4460 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X6SS645967 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL5LG269559 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL6LG298942 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDLXLG261599 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | WHEES03645 | MI, MI | II | 2 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDXE4FL1BDA21942 |
IN TK601PDN |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | UNDET00457 | COLDWATER TWP, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X6SS645967 |
IN W10259 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | DETGT05510 | E/B I94 @ HAWKINS RD, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX40X4LD672924 |
IN W10258 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | HOLLM04502 | M-49 @ BELL RD, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL9KG729532 |
IN W10959 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 12, 2025 | SAMOK01311 | NB, MI | III | 5 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDT6FHGJ4460 |
IN W10944 |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | SAMOK01289 | SB, MI | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL5LG269559 |
IN W10945 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 26, 2025 | KLEIN03759 | SB I 69 NEAR MM3, MI | I | 9 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDLXLG261599 |
IN RC312AL |
| 396.3A1-STDH | OOSSteering - Drag link has non-manufactured hole. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSJM | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any horizontal or vertical movement of slip joint yoke shaft of greater than 1/2 inch, with hand pressure only. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 7, 2025 | 6189005215 | SOUTH BEND IN | III | 1 | — | UNKNOWN | Straight Truck Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE |
1NPXX40X4LD672924 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ1428 1GRAA96292WD27217 |
IN W10258 IL P1215496 IL 752099ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 28, 2025 | CELMS01037 | N I-75 @ WEIGH STATION, MI | I | 3 | — | S/C | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL9KG729532 |
IN RC287AN |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 19, 2024 | KLEIN03510 | ROADSIDE, MI | II | 6 | 1 | LUIS ALEXANDER TORRES MACCREERY | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL6LG298942 |
IN RC330AM |
| 393.128 | OOSNo/improper securement of vehicles | General Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LUIS ALEXANDER TORRES MACCREERY | 1 | June 19, 2024 |
| WADE JORDAN | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
| GE CAPITAL FLEET SERVICES | 1 | March 11, 2024 |
| UNLOADED | 1 | September 22, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 22, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 5, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 27, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 10, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 1, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 4, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 25, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 28, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 12, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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