Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1244354 · MC-1084166 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CHRIS BAUER
DBA VALLEY TOWING AND AUTO BODY
1 power unitsHOULTON, WI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1084166 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
Carrier verification summary for CHRIS BAUER
CHRIS BAUER (USDOT 1244354) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
CHRIS BAUER (USDOT 1244354) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
CHRIS BAUER (USDOT 1244354) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
CHRIS BAUER (USDOT 1244354) reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 25, 2025.
CHRIS BAUER (USDOT 1244354) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNo inspection history despite active fleet
Watch · 2
No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 1 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.Not enough inspection history to rateNo federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. There is no recent safety record to judge this carrier on — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal—
No crash recordVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is CHRIS BAUER's USDOT number?
CHRIS BAUER's USDOT number is 1244354, and its motor carrier number is MC-1084166.
Is CHRIS BAUER authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CHRIS BAUER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is CHRIS BAUER's fleet?
CHRIS BAUER operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHRIS BAUER based?
CHRIS BAUER is based in HOULTON, WI.
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