What is Tuffy's Towing LLC's safety grade?

Tuffy's Towing LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. 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 Tuffy's Towing LLC have?

Tuffy's Towing LLC has 12 inspections on record with a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 23 violations.

Has Tuffy's Towing LLC been involved in any crashes?

Tuffy's Towing LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Tuffy's Towing LLC have active authority and insurance?

Tuffy's Towing LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Tuffy's Towing LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2940516 · Columbus, GA 31907 · 7064570985

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 05/28/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Tuffy's Towing LLC (DOT# 2940516) in Columbus, Georgia has 12 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

12 Inspections

50.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

4 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 50.0%

Carrier: 50.0% (6 of 12) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 12) National: 6.4%

15% OOS rate better than 15% of carriers in Georgia

35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Georgia

Violation Categories · 23 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.

23 total violations across 12 inspections

6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Other

Inspection History · 12 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.

Level 1: 8 (67%) Level 2: 3 (25%) Level 3: 1 (8%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
05/28/2025	GA	1	1
05/23/2025	GA	1	1
11/29/2024	GA	1	0
02/02/2024	GA	1	0
02/02/2024	GA	1	0
02/02/2024	GA	1	0
02/02/2024	GA	1	0
10/31/2023	GA	2	1
10/09/2023	GA	2	2
09/14/2023	GA	3	0
08/29/2023	GA	2	0
08/04/2023	GA	1	1

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 MC994302

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	Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Compan	$1,000	03/13/2026

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 4

Drivers 4

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/24/2016

MCS-150 Filed 20250617 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 22,501

Address 1271 Noland Drive, Columbus, GA 31907