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Carrier profile · USDOT 607999 · MC-486529 · Updated Sep 17, 2026
Southwest Body & Towing Inc
6 power unitsavg 17.2 yrLocal · 2 statesARTESIA, NM74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-486529 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.2Avg age (yr)
2003–2017 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 17, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3131 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.2 yr
Model years 2003–2017 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC (USDOT 607999) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 17, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 17, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 21, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 7, 2026 in the federal record refreshed Sep 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC's USDOT number is 607999, and its motor carrier number is MC-486529.
Is SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 17, 2026, SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC's safety record?
SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC's fleet?
SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC operates 6 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC based?
SOUTHWEST BODY & TOWING INC is based in ARTESIA, NM, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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