H J Towing and Recovery INC Safety Record
DOT# 1451520 · Carlisle, PA 17015 · 7175911907
Below-average safety record — scored 60/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 02/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 60/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, H J Towing and Recovery INC (DOT# 1451520) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania has 14 inspections on record with 33 violations and a 64.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 33 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 14 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | MD | 4 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/03/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2024 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 07/25/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/07/2023 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/05/2023 | PA | 4 | 2 |
| 07/25/2023 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-JUL-24 | PA | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 12-MAY-24 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-JUN-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-FEB-26 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
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.