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FALCON TOWING I LLC
DBA: Big Tow Wrecker Service
Marietta, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 906749
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
9.1% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
906749
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 21, 2000
Annual Mileage
295,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1733 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph H Howard
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | GA | — | — | 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
GA13
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33H61AF60086 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33H24AH75372 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33H62AH65179 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33HX4AH75331 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Ud UD2300 | Truck · Class 6 | JNALC33H63AH70103 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33H21AH60110 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33H74AF75202 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Ud UD2000 | Truck · Class 5 | JNAMB33H9YGF55276 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | 1456001359 | KENNESAW GA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H24AH75372 |
GA YPT092 |
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 1417001400 | CARTERSVILLE GA | III | — | — | BIG TOW WRECKER SERVICE | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H21AH60110 |
GA WSB951 |
| February 11, 2026 | 1463000629 | CUMMING GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33HX4AH75331 |
GA XPZ761 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | 1455000444 | NORCROSS GA | II | 1 | — | FALCON TOWING | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H61AF60086 |
GA JN3W85 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 24, 2025 | 1464000032 | ATLANTA GA | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H74AF75202 |
GA WSB952 |
| March 14, 2025 | 1413000600 | DALLAS GA | I | 5 | 1 | FALCON TOWING I LLC | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H61AF60086 |
GA JN3W85 |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | OOSEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 172.200A-HMSPSNSP | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| March 12, 2025 | 1456000491 | MARIETTA GA | III | 1 | — | DEALERSHIP | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H24AH75372 |
GA YPT092 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 7, 2025 | 1423000981 | SMYRNA GA | III | 3 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H9YGF55276 |
GA YVU821 |
| 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-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 27, 2025 | 1378000774 | DUBLIN GA | III | — | — | PROGRESSIVE | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H62AH65179 |
GA XJQ719 |
| December 11, 2024 | 1405000659 | GROVETOWN GA | I | — | — | MC | Straight Truck |
UD |
JNAMB33H62AH65179 |
GA XJQ719 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEALERSHIP | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE | 1 | February 27, 2025 |
| STAN HULA COMPANY | 1 | February 5, 2024 |
| TAYLORS | 1 | January 2, 2024 |
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