DBA: HARLESS TOWING
BILLY J HARLESS
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 36.36% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 40.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 5
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
8481 CO RD 1, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680
Phone Number
(740) 894-4369
Mailing Address
8481 CI RD 1, SOUTH POINT, OH, 45680
Cell Phone
(304) 939-1945
Email Address
Fax Number
(740) 867-0839
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-05 | BIPD/Primary | 1914123 | $750,000 | FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE C… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2023-12-05 | BIPD/Primary | CA975434383 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… | 2025-01-10 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | K2GP322515 | $750,000 | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-12-05 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-05-19 | BIPD/Primary | 1833479 | $750,000 | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 2023-01-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | 604418910 | $750,000 | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 2022-05-19 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-08-16 | BIPD/Primary | 604744082 | $750,000 | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 2014-12-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-12-01 | CARGO | 70MTS007471 | $750,000 | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2011-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-06-02 | BIPD/Primary | 604744082 | $750,000 | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 2011-08-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-12-01 | CARGO | 70MTS006142 | $750,000 | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2010-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-12-01 | CARGO | 70MTS004660 | $750,000 | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2009-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-12-01 | CARGO | 70MTS002705 | $750,000 | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2008-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-12-01 | CARGO | 70MTS000239 | $750,000 | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 2007-12-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-10-29 | BIPD/Primary | CA 8097837 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… | 2010-09-09 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
36.36%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
33 inspections · 12 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
5 inspections · 2 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (33 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 4286010439 | 1 | KY | 1 | 1 | FORD 1FDUF5GY... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | S209001162 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | DODG 3C7WRMDL... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | CV42033541 | 3 | KY | 0 | 0 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | S199003279 | 1 | KY | 4 | 4 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | S199003279 | 1 | KY | 4 | 4 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | CV43095815 | 3 | KY | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDUF5GT... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CV44861512 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDUF5GT... |
| May 20, 2026 | CV42033438 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDUF5GT... |
| May 12, 2026 | CV44586090 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Apr 15, 2026 | CV44713573 | 1 | KY | 1 | 1 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | S199002840 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDUF5GY... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | CV44880937 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | FORD 1FDUF5GY... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | CV44585930 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | PSC1411803 | 3 | WV | 1 | 0 | FORD 1FDUF5GT... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | PSC0530350 | 3 | WV | 1 | 1 | FORD 1FDUF5GT... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | PSC1411565 | 3 | WV | 1 | 0 | DODGE 3C7WRMDL... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | CV44880147 | 2 | KY | 0 | 0 | FRHT 1FVACWDT... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | S199001791 | 3 | KY | 0 | 0 | FRHT 1FVACWDT... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | CV44712882 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | RAM 3C7WRMDL... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | CV44712861 | 1 | KY | 1 | 0 | FRHT 1FVACWDT... |
Jul 20, 2026
4286010439
Jul 17, 2026
S209001162
Jul 6, 2026
CV42033541
Jun 24, 2026
S199003279
Jun 24, 2026
S199003279
Jun 23, 2026
CV43095815
Jun 1, 2026
CV44861512
May 20, 2026
CV42033438
May 12, 2026
CV44586090
Apr 15, 2026
CV44713573
Feb 3, 2026
S199002840
Jan 5, 2026
CV44880937
Oct 13, 2025
CV44585930
Sep 25, 2025
PSC1411803
Aug 28, 2025
PSC0530350
Jun 9, 2025
PSC1411565
Apr 21, 2025
CV44880147
Mar 20, 2025
S199001791
Mar 18, 2025
CV44712882
Mar 12, 2025
CV44712861
Feb 5, 2025
CV42866024
Feb 3, 2025
CV42032688
Jul 15, 2024
PSC0410315
Nov 28, 2023
CV43093726
Nov 20, 2023
4737001543
Sep 5, 2023
CV42032314
Aug 23, 2023
CV43074036
Aug 17, 2023
CV44662754
Aug 3, 2023
CV43073958
Jul 17, 2023
CV43703207
Jul 6, 2023
CV44034859
Jun 9, 2023
CV43483227
May 25, 2023
4754000305
Total Inspections
33
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
33
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | KY0072900733 | KY | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 19, 2023 | KY0072889520 | KY | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
May 19, 2023
KY • KY0072900733
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 19, 2023
KY • KY0072889520
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
0
Total Crashes
2
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
10
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 33 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 6 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
6
0 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
5
Driver Inspections
5
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
6
Power Units
6
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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