Baker's Towing & Recovery Safety Record

DOT# 1204713 · Huntington, WV 25701-9251 · 3045291201

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/14/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Baker's Towing & Recovery (DOT# 1204713) in Huntington, West Virginia has 29 inspections on record with 4 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

29 Inspections
0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
5 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 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 29) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 29) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% 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.

4 total violations across 29 inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
1
Unsafe Driving
2
Driver Fitness
1

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 2 states: KY, WV
Level 1: 17 (59%) Level 2: 6 (21%) Level 3: 5 (17%) Level 5: 1 (3%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/14/2026 WV 2 0 0
11/24/2025 KY 3 0 0
11/17/2025 WV 1 0 0
11/17/2025 WV 1 0 0
11/17/2025 WV 1 0 0
11/17/2025 WV 1 0 0
11/17/2025 WV 1 0 0
10/16/2025 KY 3 0 0
09/24/2025 KY 2 0 0
03/12/2025 WV 1 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 MC970203
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 Accelerant National Insurance Company $1,000 02/15/2026

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 5
Drivers 2
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 01/27/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20241101 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 40,000
Address 107 3rd Avenue W, Huntington, WV 25701-9251