Schmer's Towing Safety Record
DOT# 1708852 · Fort Collins, CO 80524 · 9702266558
Legal name: J & J Towing LLC
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Schmer's Towing (DOT# 1708852) in Fort Collins, Colorado has 41 inspections on record with 22 violations and a 14.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 22 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 · 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 08/16/2025 | WY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/25/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 06/25/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 04/23/2025 | WY | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01-MAY-24 | CO | 0 | 0 | 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 | Illinois National Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
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.