DBA: MCENTIRE'S TOWING & RECOVERY

JOE MCENTIRE

DOT 761600 MC 343674 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
6 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
3 units

Drivers: 2

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

56 HUTTO RD, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125-4755

Phone Number

(770) 748-3694

Mailing Address

56 HUTTO RD, CEDARTOWN, GA, 30125-4755

Cell Phone

(678) 899-5516

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(770) 748-3692

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-05-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-06-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2014-05-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-05-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-05-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-05-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-05-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC343674 2014-05-27

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

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

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

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2017-05-17 BIPD/Primary CA 6171703 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2016-05-17 BIPD/Primary 613-00-12-72-0002 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2017-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-05-17 BIPD/Primary 613-00-12-72-0001 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2016-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-05-17 BIPD/Primary 613-00-12-72-0000 $750,000 ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2014-07-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-05-17 BIPD/Primary TIP-CL-0010466-2 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-05-17 BIPD/Primary TIP-CL-0010466-1 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-05-17 BIPD/Primary TIP-CL-0010466-0 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-05-17 CARGO TIP-000851-C $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2011-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-05-17 BIPD/Primary TIP-000851-B $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2010-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-05-17 CARGO TIP-000851-A $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-05-17 CARGO TIP-000851 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2008-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-17 CARGO 10AEOTT101188CA01 $750,000 SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIAN… 2007-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-05-17 CARGO TOW00062200 $750,000 STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-05-17 BIPD/Primary LTP101302-01 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-05-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-05-17 CARGO LTP101302 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-05-17 CARGO D085P00320 $750,000 FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURAN… 2003-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-05-17 CARGO 226736159 $750,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 2002-06-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2000-05-17 BIPD 223732679 $750,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 2001-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-05-17 CARGO 199355344 $750,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2000-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-09-25 CARGO 70MTC011048 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 1999-05-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-08-18 BIPD/Primary CA 4060920-0 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 1998-08-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

6 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 6 Last inspection: Oct 31, 2025 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (6 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Oct 31, 2025

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Oct 31, 2025

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Nov 22, 2024

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Level 1 GA FORD 3FRWX65B...

Nov 22, 2024

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Level 1 GA FORD 1FDUF5HY...

Dec 11, 2023

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Level 1 GA FORD 3FRWX65B...

Dec 11, 2023

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Level 1 GA FORD 1FDUF5HY...
Total Inspections

6

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

6

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Nov 23, 2021

GA • GA0008323544

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 9, 2012

GA • GA0004005168

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

No SMS violation data available

This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

6
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

3
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

3

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

2

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 2
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
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 Building Materials Machinery

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

3

Power Units

3

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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