Northwest Towing and Recovery INC Safety Record
DOT# 378835 · Muncie, IN 47303 · 7652884456
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Northwest Towing and Recovery INC (DOT# 378835) in Muncie, Indiana has 15 inspections on record with 29 violations and a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 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 · 29 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 · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 02/06/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 10/14/2025 | IN | 3 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/16/2024 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 01/10/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/30/2023 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-JAN-25 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 01-JAN-25 | IN | 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 | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | N/A |
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.