According to FMCSA records, Doug & Don Yates Towing & Recovery (DOT# 332799) in Chattanooga, Tennessee has 180 inspections on record with 11 violations and a 0.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
180Inspections
0.6%Vehicle OOS Rate
2Crashes
40Power 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 Rate0.6%
Carrier: 0.6% (1 of 180)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.6%
Carrier: 0.6% (1 of 180)National: 6.4%
74%OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Tennessee
29%crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Tennessee
Violation Categories · 11 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.
11total violations across 180 inspections
2violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1
Unsafe Driving
6
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
1
Inspection History · 100 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.
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 NumberMC214690
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
$1,000
04/11/2025
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.