NORTHWEST TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

DOT 378835 MC 352840 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
13 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 46.15% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
44 units

Drivers: 27

Trailers: 8 (8 owned)

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

Physical Address

2900 N MLK BLVD, MUNCIE, IN, 47303

Phone Number

(765) 288-4456

Mailing Address

2900 N MLK BLVD, MUNCIE, IN, 47303

Cell Phone

(765) 748-7066

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(765) 288-1011

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-10-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-12-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-06-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1999-12-30 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC352840 1999-10-18

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
2023-10-18 BIPD/Primary CA 21244610007 $1,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2023-10-17 Cargo CPP21244600002 N/A AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2022-10-18 CARGO PRA1641913 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2023-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-10-18 BIPD/Primary PRA1641913 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2023-08-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-10-18 BIPD/Primary BAS 58192976 $750,000 OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-10-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-10-18 BIPD/Primary BA 8929653 $750,000 THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COM… 2017-10-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-18 CARGO CBP 807 32 87 $750,000 THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COM… 2020-10-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-18 BIPD/Primary BA 8073887 $750,000 CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. 2012-10-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-18 CARGO CBP 8073287 $750,000 CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE CO. 2006-11-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-10-18 CARGO WCP1020004432-01 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2005-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-18 BIPD/Primary WCP1020004432 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2004-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-18 CARGO WCP102000443200 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2004-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-10-18 BIPD/Primary KB0108-3 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2003-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-10-18 CARGO KB 01 08-2 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2001-10-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-10-18 BIPD/Primary KB0108-2 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2002-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-10-18 BIPD/Primary KB0108-1 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2001-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-10-18 CARGO KB01081 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2001-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-01-26 BIPD/Primary TT101811 $750,000 THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. 1999-10-18 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

46.15%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

13 inspections · 6 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 13 Last inspection: Mar 3, 2026 Total crashes: 34

FMCSA Inspection Records (13 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Mar 3, 2026

CV44792711

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY KW 2NKHLJ9X...

Feb 6, 2026

FOXMA01775

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 2NK3HM6X...

Jan 22, 2026

6215001088

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Dec 12, 2025

9511005011

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN KENWORTH 2NKHLJ9X...

Oct 14, 2025

8283009557

6 viol. 3 OOS
Level 2 IN KENWORTH 1NKZL49X...

Sep 18, 2025

7562007783

1 viol.
Level 1 IN KENWORTH 2NKHLJ9X...

Mar 17, 2025

5982006068

2 viol.
Level 1 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Apr 16, 2024

8557005021

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN KENWORTH 1NKZL49X...

Jan 10, 2024

7018009093

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1NKDX4TX...

Nov 30, 2023

8139001009

2 viol.
Level 1 IN KENWORTH 2NKHLJ9X...

Oct 16, 2023

7421003108

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KW 1XKDD49X...

Sep 11, 2023

8139000680

Level 1 IN FRHT 1FVACWFC...

Sep 8, 2023

8139000679

Level 1 IN FRHT 1FVACWFC...
Total Inspections

13

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

13

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (34 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.

Jan 10, 2025

IN • IN0904649786

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 1, 2025

IN • IN0904642315

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 22, 2022

IN • IN0904119831

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 29, 2022

IN • IN0904024454

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2022

IN • IN0903984447

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 8, 2021

IN • IN0903937587

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2021

IN • IN0903883951

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2020

IN • IN0903681126

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2019

IN • IN0903428432

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2017

IN • IN0902985262

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 31, 2017

IN • IN0902898095

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2016

IN • IN0902761755

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2016

IN • IN0902686021

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2015

IN • IN0902390798

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 25, 2014

IN • IN0902321226

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

18

Total Crashes

34

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
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

13
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

44
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

44

16 owned

Trailers

8

8 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

27

CDL Drivers: 16
Interstate: 23
Intrastate: 4
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 23
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 4

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

44

Power Units

44

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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