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Carrier profile · USDOT 1086825 · MC-1200687 · Updated 06/13/2026

ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES

5 power unitsavg 28 yrLocal · 1 statesLEWISTON, ID
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1200687 ACTIVEHAZMAT
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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
Call dispatch(208) 553-2656Email dispatchalwaysaffordabletowing93@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Insurance on fileEstablished 24 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority23 yr active
since 2003
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

28 yr

Model years 1998–1998 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

23 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 23-yr authority — review first.Full read

Is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES safe to work with?

Is ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES safe to load? ALWAYS AFFORDABLE TOWING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES (USDOT 1086825, MC-1200687) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LEWISTON, ID, operating 5 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 23 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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.