A-1 Braden's Towing LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1131663 · Wheeling, WV 26003 · 7406336400

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Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/08/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, A-1 Braden's Towing LLC (DOT# 1131663) in Wheeling, West Virginia has 42 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

42 Inspections
16.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
12 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.7%
Carrier: 16.7% (7 of 42) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.4%
Carrier: 2.4% (1 of 42) National: 6.4%
30% OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in West Virginia
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in West Virginia

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

20 total violations across 42 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (40%)
Vehicle Maintenance
12
Unsafe Driving
4
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 4 states: IA, OH, PA, WV
Level 1: 9 (21%) Level 2: 31 (74%) Level 3: 2 (5%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/08/2026 WV 1 0 0
01/07/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/07/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/07/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/05/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/05/2026 WV 2 0 0
01/05/2026 WV 1 0 0
01/05/2026 WV 1 0 0
12/23/2025 WV 2 0 0
12/16/2025 WV 2 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC470021
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary United Ohio Insurance Company $1,000 03/01/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 12
Drivers 6
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/21/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20260121 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 12,000
Address 102 Scenery Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003