Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3353131 · MC-1072348 ·
Nephews Towing & Recovery Inc
DBA AFFORDABLE TOWING & RECOVERY OF PALOS HILLS
1 power unitavg 13 yrRegional · 3 statesPALOS HILLS, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1072348 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.0Avg age (yr)
2006–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2006–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
7 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2019 — 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
NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 3353131) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 18, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 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 Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 9, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC's USDOT number?
NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC's USDOT number is 3353131, and its motor carrier number is MC-1072348.
Is NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC's safety record?
NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC's fleet?
NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC based?
NEPHEWS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is based in PALOS HILLS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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