Tom's Automotive Wrecker Service Safety Record

DOT# 2824753 · Tupelo, MS 38804 · 6628427931

D

Below-average safety record — scored 55/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Tom's Automotive Wrecker Service (DOT# 2824753) in Tupelo, Mississippi has 11 inspections on record with 9 violations and a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

11 Inspections
36.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
11 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 36.4%
Carrier: 36.4% (4 of 11) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 18.2%
Carrier: 18.2% (2 of 11) National: 6.4%
24% OOS rate better than 24% of carriers in Mississippi
24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in Mississippi

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.

9 total violations across 11 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (67%)
Vehicle Maintenance
5
Unsafe Driving
2
Hours of Service
1
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: MS, TN
Level 1: 4 (36%) Level 2: 4 (36%) Level 3: 3 (27%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 MS 3 0 0
01/11/2026 MS 3 0 0
09/23/2025 MS 1 0 0
09/15/2025 TN 2 1 1
09/10/2025 TN 2 1 0
02/25/2025 TN 2 1 0
06/19/2024 MS 1 0 0
09/20/2023 TN 1 0 1
09/05/2023 TN 2 1 0
06/22/2023 MS 3 0 0
31-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-DEC-25 TN 0 0 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 MC942600
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Firemen's Insurance Co. of Washington Dc $1,000 10/29/2023

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 11
Drivers 7
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/10/2015
MCS-150 Filed 20250219 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,214,000
Address 317 Magazine St, Tupelo, MS 38804