Bobs Towing and Recovery Safety Record

DOT# 1557209 · Dalton, GA 30721 · 7065292627

A

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

Last inspected 11/20/2025

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, Bobs Towing and Recovery (DOT# 1557209) in Dalton, Georgia has 17 inspections on record with 11 violations and a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

17 Inspections
11.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
7 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 11.8%
Carrier: 11.8% (2 of 17) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 17) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Georgia
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Georgia

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.

11 total violations across 17 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
6
Unsafe Driving
4
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: GA, TN
Level 1: 11 (65%) Level 2: 2 (12%) Level 3: 4 (24%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
11/20/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/13/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/13/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/13/2025 GA 1 0 0
11/11/2025 GA 3 0 0
03/11/2025 GA 1 0 0
01/22/2025 GA 3 0 0
11/12/2024 GA 1 0 0
11/12/2024 GA 1 0 0
07/05/2024 GA 1 1 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 MC577930
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 Acadia Insurance Company $750 10/30/2023

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 7
Drivers 3
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/22/2006
MCS-150 Filed 20251114 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 48,529
Address 403 N Glenwood Ave, Dalton, GA 30721