Candido's Tow & Repair Safety Record
DOT# 494524 · Somerset, KY 42501 · 6066799077
Legal name: Candido's INC
Average safety record — scored 39/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 39/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Candido's Tow & Repair (DOT# 494524) in Somerset, Kentucky has 32 inspections on record with 33 violations and a 31.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 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 · 33 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 · 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/03/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/06/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/21/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/07/2025 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/05/2025 | OH | 4 | 0 |
| 03/04/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-MAR-24 | TN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11-FEB-25 | KY | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 11-AUG-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-25 | KY | 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 | National Interstate 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.