Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2928002 · MC-988349 · Updated 06/13/2026
R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
3 power unitsavg 5.8 yrLocal · 1 statesLANCASTER, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-988349 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.8Avg age (yr)
2015–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileReincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 42 inspections.
USDOT registration99 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo10.010.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.8 yr
Model years 2015–2024 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityFlagged
9 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Is R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC safe to work with?
Is R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC safe to load? R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC (USDOT 2928002, MC-988349) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in LANCASTER, CA, operating 3 power units and 12 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 42 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 10.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (85/100), with the leading concern: reincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked. 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 R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's USDOT number?
R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's USDOT number is 2928002, and its motor carrier number is MC-988349.
Is R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's safety record?
R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC has a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 85/100 (tier: review).
How big is R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's fleet?
R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC operates 3 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC based?
R&J TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is based in LANCASTER, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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