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Carrier profile · USDOT 332799 · MC-214690 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC
DBA DOUG & DON YATES TOWING & RECOVERY
40 power unitsavg 7.5 yrRegional · 5 statesCHATTANOOGA, TN79/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-214690 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
55 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2004–2025 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileReincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked
Watch · 2
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 38 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1988.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 207 inspections.
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2004–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityFlagged
37 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Verification summary
YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC (USDOT 332799) has a Vektor safety score of 79/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 11, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 146 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 130 vehicle-level and 146 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 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 40 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 25, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Jul 19, 1991 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC's USDOT number?
YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC's USDOT number is 332799, and its motor carrier number is MC-214690.
Is YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC's safety record?
YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC has a 0.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 207 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 79/100 (tier: review).
How big is YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC's fleet?
YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC operates 40 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC based?
YATES TOWING & RECOVERY ENTERPRISES LLC is based in CHATTANOOGA, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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