Tri-state Towing and Recovery Safety Record

DOT# 433019 · Henderson, KY 42420 · 2708272111

D

Below-average safety record — scored 55/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 01/08/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

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.

19 Inspections
68.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
51 Power Units

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 68.4%
Carrier: 68.4% (13 of 19) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 21.1%
Carrier: 21.1% (4 of 19) National: 6.4%
8% OOS rate better than 8% of carriers in Kentucky
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Kentucky

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.

52 total violations across 19 inspections
17 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (33%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
16
Driver Fitness
6
Other
2

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: IL, IN, KY
Level 1: 11 (58%) Level 2: 3 (16%) Level 3: 5 (26%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/08/2026 KY 3 0 0
01/05/2026 KY 1 0 0
05/02/2025 KY 3 0 0
04/14/2025 KY 1 1 0
03/18/2025 KY 1 3 1
12/30/2024 IN 3 0 0
06/06/2024 KY 1 2 0
04/17/2024 KY 2 0 0
03/11/2024 KY 1 1 0
02/06/2024 KY 1 2 0
2 injury crashes
21-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
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

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 MC207042
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 Central Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 11/01/2018

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 51
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/07/1991
MCS-150 Filed 20250925 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 608,535
Address 1705 S Green St, Henderson, KY 42420