COLE'S TOWING & RECOVERY INC

DOT 2827477 MC 956861 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
52 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 23.08% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
13 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4332 OLD CUSSETA RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31903

Phone Number

(706) 577-9843

Mailing Address

4332 OLD CUSSETA RD, COLUMBUS, GA, 31903

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
10 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-01-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-08-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-03-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-01-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-01-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-03-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2026-01-15 BIPD/Primary CA868215679 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2025-01-15 BIPD/Primary K2GP632422 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-01-15 BIPD/Primary K2GP528245 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-01-15 BIPD/Primary TARPX-CP-000000086-00 $750,000 OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2022-01-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-01-15 BIPD/Primary TARPX-CP-000000086-01 $750,000 OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2024-01-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-01-15 BIPD/Primary UXQ600185-00 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2022-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-01-15 BIPD/Primary K2GP108513 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-01-15 BIPD/Primary K2GP004777 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-16 BIPD/Primary K2GP901383 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-20 BIPD/Primary K2GP901383 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-08-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-01-15 BIPD/Primary K2GP901383 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-03-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-01-15 BIPD/Primary PTOWK009173-00 $750,000 PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-01-15 BIPD/Primary 613-00-28-73-0000 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2017-01-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

23.08%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

52 inspections · 12 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

4 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 52 Last inspection: Feb 4, 2026 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (52 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 4, 2026

1347001255

1 viol.
Level 3 GA KENWORTH 2NK3HM6X...

Dec 24, 2025

1391001115

Level 2 GA PETERBILT 2NPKHM6X...

Oct 27, 2025

1344000256

9 viol.
Level 2 GA PETERBILT 2NPKHM6X...

Sep 4, 2025

1428001311

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 GA DODGE 3C7WRNEL...

May 20, 2025

1465000059

8 viol. 4 OOS
Level 2 GA PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Feb 26, 2025

1428000870

1 viol.
Level 3 GA DODGE 3C7WRNFL...

Feb 26, 2025

1214000682

1 viol.
Level 3 GA DODGE 3C7WRNFL...

Nov 25, 2024

1334000114

Level 1 GA PETERBILT 1NPXX4TX...

Nov 25, 2024

1334000113

Level 1 GA KENWORTH 1NKZX4TX...

Nov 25, 2024

1334000111

Level 1 GA PETERBILT 2NP2HM6X...

Nov 25, 2024

1334000110

Level 1 GA DODGE 3C7WRNFL...

Nov 25, 2024

1444000408

Level 1 GA KENWORTH 2NK3HM6X...

Nov 25, 2024

0392000665

Level 1 GA DODGE 3C7WRKAL...

Nov 25, 2024

1334000112

Level 1 GA DODGE 3C7WRNEL...

Nov 25, 2024

0392000667

Level 1 GA KENWORTH 2NKHHM6X...
Total Inspections

52

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

52

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 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.

Mar 12, 2026

GA • GA0010276188

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 27, 2025

GA • GA0010106383

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 20, 2025

AL • AL0005675092

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 9, 2025

GA • GA0009966057

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2024

GA • GA0009327175

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 7, 2020

GA • GA0007841482

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

No

Aug 30, 2020

AL • AL0000685534

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 17, 2020

GA • GA0007703026

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2016

GA • GA0005813130

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

10

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

14

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

52
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

13

2 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 3
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

13

Power Units

13

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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