Crown Towing Safety Record

DOT# 826046 · Nicholasville, KY 40356 · 8598818151

D

Below-average safety record — scored 57/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 01/20/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Crown Towing (DOT# 826046) in Nicholasville, Kentucky has 26 inspections on record with 25 violations and a 42.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

26 Inspections
42.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
9 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 42.3%
Carrier: 42.3% (11 of 26) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.8%
Carrier: 3.8% (1 of 26) National: 6.4%
18% OOS rate better than 18% of carriers in Kentucky
10% crash rate better than 10% 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.

25 total violations across 26 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (48%)
Vehicle Maintenance
15
Unsafe Driving
8
Driver Fitness
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 2 states: IN, KY
Level 1: 11 (42%) Level 2: 8 (31%) Level 3: 7 (27%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/20/2026 KY 1 0 0
01/20/2026 KY 2 0 0
12/17/2025 KY 3 0 0
12/05/2025 KY 3 0 0
06/11/2025 KY 1 0 0
05/07/2025 KY 2 0 0
04/15/2025 KY 1 1 0
03/28/2025 KY 1 0 0
03/28/2025 KY 3 0 0
03/27/2025 KY 1 0 0
10-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
10-DEC-25 KY 0 0 0
03-OCT-24 KY 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 MC641218
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 Cumis Insurance Society INC $1,000 05/01/2025

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 9
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/01/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20240322 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 650,000
Address 125 Etter Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356