Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC Safety Record
DOT# 2359315 · Ames, IA 50010 · 5152904188
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/02/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC (DOT# 2359315) in Ames, Iowa has 42 inspections on record with 95 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | KS | 0 | 1 |
| 01/12/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/11/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 10 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-NOV-24 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-AUG-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-FEB-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-DEC-25 | IA | 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 | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $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.