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Carrier profile · USDOT 2741142 · MC-1611669 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
DBA SPECIALTY TOW
34 power unitsavg 7.4 yrRegional · 3 statesSAN FRANCISCO, CA70/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1611669 INACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.4Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Established 11 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 2
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration1111 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.2%
▼ 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 peersTypical
7.4 yr
Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC (USDOT 2741142) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I 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 21.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 33 vehicle-level and 29 driver-level — across 3 states, 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 34 power units and 26 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 23, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's USDOT number?
SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's USDOT number is 2741142, and its motor carrier number is MC-1611669.
Is SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's safety record?
SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC has a 21.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).
How big is SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's fleet?
SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC operates 34 power units and 26 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC based?
SPECIALTY TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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