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HI TOW INC
Perry, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 720862 · MC 825676
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-825676 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC825676
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0001203382
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
720862
MC Number
MC-825676
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 19, 1997
Authority Granted
July 23, 2021
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
122 Willis Ave, Perry, IA 50220
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose R Martinez
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2024 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA6
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWD23SHVH1237 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWX6DC4MDF03294 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC9NHNF7126 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNEL6NG373775 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | 205S000476 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | HI TOW INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
1HTEUMML2TS261955 |
IA SX844 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 000P15LW5W | EAST BOUND 80, IA | III | 3 | — | HI TOW | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DC4MDF03294 |
IA KHA125 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | 000P15MMND | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER, IA | I | 4 | 1 | IAA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWD23SHVH1237 |
IA RL039 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBC | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 7, 2025 | 000P15LW33 | EAST BOUND I80, IA | III | 5 | — | HI TOW INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWD23SHVH1237 |
IA RL039 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| December 16, 2024 | 000P13PH9R | HWY 141 EB MM 147.5, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNEL6NG373775 |
IA RL022 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | 000P158HNH | HWY 141 WB, IA | III | 2 | — | MEINECKE MOTORS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWD23SHVH1237 |
IA RL039 |
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | 000P13PH8C | HWY 141 EB MM148, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC9NHNF7126 |
IA LST905 |
| 392.2FC | Following too close | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 29, 2024 | 000P15LVXQ | HIGHWAY 141 EAST BOUND, IA | III | 3 | — | HI TOW | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWX6DC4MDF03294 |
IA KHA125 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IAA | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| MEINECKE MOTORS | 1 | November 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2021 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 5, 2013 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
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