Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
142 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1423357 · MC-538216 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
B and D Towing and Recovery Inc
DBA SOUTHSIDE TOWING
142 power unitsavg 4.4 yrLocal · 1 statesTAMPA, FL62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-538216 STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
142Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.4Avg age (yr)
2018–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Multiple injury crashes11 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.4 yr
Model years 2018–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC (USDOT 1423357) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 142 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 9, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's USDOT number?
B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's USDOT number is 1423357, and its motor carrier number is MC-538216.
Is B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's safety record?
B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's fleet?
B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC operates 142 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC based?
B AND D TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is based in TAMPA, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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