Ultimate Towing & Recovery Safety Record
DOT# 1816994 · Mount Airy, NC 27030 · 3367553963
Legal name: Ultimate Towing & Recovery INC
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ultimate Towing & Recovery (DOT# 1816994) in Mount Airy, North Carolina has 42 inspections on record with 27 violations and a 26.2% 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 · 27 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 · 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | NC | 2 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/30/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-JUL-25 | VA | 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 | Emcasco Insurance Company | $750 |
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.