Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1086825 · MC-1200687 ·
Always Affordable Towing and Mechanical Services
5 power unitsLocal · 1 statesLEWISTON, ID82/100
NO OPERATING AUTHORITYMC-1200687 NO AUTHORITYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
28.0Avg age (yr)
1998–1998 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES (USDOT 1086825) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONWIDE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 7, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES's USDOT number?
ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES's USDOT number is 1086825, and its motor carrier number is MC-1200687.
Is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026. ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES's safety record?
ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES has a — vehicle out-of-service rate across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES's fleet?
ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES operates 5 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES based?
ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES is based in LEWISTON, ID, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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