What is Lyk Towing's safety grade?

Lyk Towing has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Lyk Towing have?

Lyk Towing has 7 inspections on record with a 71.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 14.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 20 violations.

Has Lyk Towing been involved in any crashes?

Lyk Towing has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Lyk Towing have active authority and insurance?

Lyk Towing has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Lyk Towing Safety Record

DOT# 2935252 · Fort Morgan, CO 80701 · 9704679072

Legal name: Luis Ortega

Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 09/09/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lyk Towing (DOT# 2935252) in Fort Morgan, Colorado has 7 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 71.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

7 Inspections

71.4% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 71.4%

Carrier: 71.4% (5 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 14.3%

Carrier: 14.3% (1 of 7) National: 6.4%

7% OOS rate better than 7% of carriers in Colorado

23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Colorado

Violation Categories · 20 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.

20 total violations across 7 inspections

6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (30%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 7 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.

Inspected across 3 states: CO, KS, NE

Level 1: 4 (57%) Level 2: 1 (14%) Level 3: 2 (29%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
09/09/2025	CO	1	2	0
03/28/2025	KS	1	0	0
02/25/2025	CO	2	1	0
05/10/2024	NE	3	0	1
12/19/2023	NE	3	0	0
10/19/2023	NE	1	2	0
04/11/2023	NE	1	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.

MC/MX Number MC1523299

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	Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company	$1,000	09/08/2025

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.

Power Units 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 10/05/2016

MCS-150 Filed 20250212 2

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 10,000

Address 601 S Sherman St Lot 35, Fort Morgan, CO 80701