FMCSA Carrier Profile
CHRIS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER INC
DBA: Chris' Towing
Carmel, NY
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1291535 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1291535
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy V0701842
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
793558
MC Number
MC-1291535
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 1999
Authority Granted
October 1, 2021
Annual Mileage
80 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
349 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Rini
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Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXLHLM1142 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| November 20, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC2JHJN3356 | 1 | Passed |
| April 22, 2025 | CT | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACXDTXCHBJ7168 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 13, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFC2JHJN3356 | 0 | Clean |
| December 12, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWFCXLHLM1142 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 26, 2024 | VA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACXDTXGHHB8162 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY4
CT1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Observed
Reported
Power units
~5
4
Trailers
—
—
9.5yr
Avg age · 4 units
80
Annual miles · 2024 · self-reported
Equipment types observed
Truck
4 · 80%
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck | 1FVACWFC2JHJN3356 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck | 1FVACWFCXLHLM1142 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck | 1FVACXDTXCHBJ7168 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck | 1FVACXDTXGHHB8162 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 5BXH1CA34JJ043397 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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