Tri-state Towing and Recovery Safety Record
DOT# 433019 · Henderson, KY 42420 · 2708272111
Legal name: Rideout Service Center INC
Below-average safety record — scored 55/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 01/08/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 55/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Tri-state Towing and Recovery (DOT# 433019) in Henderson, Kentucky has 19 inspections on record with 52 violations and a 68.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). 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 · 52 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 · 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/05/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 05/02/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 04/14/2025 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/18/2025 | KY | 3 | 1 |
| 12/30/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/06/2024 | KY | 2 | 0 |
| 04/17/2024 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2024 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 02/06/2024 | KY | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-JUL-25 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20-MAY-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14-OCT-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-JUN-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 | Central Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.