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KNOTTS WRECKER SERVICE & COLLISION CENTER LLC
Phenix City, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 913701 · MC 514582
No Safety Rating
Active 7 months · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-514582 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Firemen's Insurance Co. Of Washington Dc
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 months since reinstatement on April 2, 2026; first granted March 4, 2005 (21 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC514582
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPA 4569148
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
913701
MC Number
MC-514582
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 31, 2000
Authority First Granted
March 4, 2005
Authority Reinstated
April 2, 2026
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Phenix City, AL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | AL | — | — | 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
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1PHUC8705 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFCXMHMU7771 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | 1428001404 | COLUMBUS GA | III | 2 | 1 | KNOTTS WRECKER SERVICE & COLLISION CENTER LLC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFCXMHMU7771 |
AL 57A11D1 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 17, 2024 | 1334000090 | COLUMBUS GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC1PHUC8705 |
GA 57A3M8Y |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 20, 2023 | 1334000019 | COLUMBUS GA | I | 4 | 1 | NONE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC1PHUC8705 |
AL 57A3M8Y |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| November 25, 2023 | 1391000835 | MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY, GA | III | 1 | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC1PHUC8705 |
AL 57A3M8Y |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 1, 2023 | 1395001715 | MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY, GA | II | 2 | — | KNOTTS WRECKER SERVICE & COLLISION CENTER LLC | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
1FVACWFC2KHKC6643 |
AL 57A11D4 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 3, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 29, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 21, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
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