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TIM KURLAND
DBA: Tims Heavy Duty Towing
Pensacola, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 979150 · MC 476892
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-476892 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs since reinstatement on October 24, 2005; first granted January 15, 2004 (22 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC476892
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0071066-01-CA
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
979150
MC Number
MC-476892
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 21, 2001
Authority First Granted
January 15, 2004
Authority Reinstated
October 24, 2005
Annual Mileage
10,668 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Pensacola, FL
Email
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL5
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNW65M18V640663 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner FL60 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FV3GJAC8XH966023 | 1 | — |
| 1990 International 8300 | Tractor · Class 7 | 1HSHJAXN7LH263140 | 1 | — |
| 1991 Whitegmc WIA | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V1WDBCF2MU508397 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | 4308005194 | PENSACOLA FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNW65M18V640663 |
FL E8648E |
| June 10, 2025 | 3306008053 | MILTON FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNW65M18V640663 |
FL E8648E |
| April 14, 2025 | 2883003221 | PENSACOLA FL | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
WHITEGMC |
4V1WDBCF2MU508397 |
FL XE286U |
| March 5, 2025 | 2837004318 | BELLVIEW FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNW65M18V640663 |
FL E8648E |
| October 30, 2024 | 4825000530 | MILTON FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL FREIGHTLINER |
1HSHJAXN7LH263140 1FV3GJAC8XH966023 |
FL E6793A FL 98EJLC |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 17, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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