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Carrier profile · USDOT 4177897 · MC-1608050 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC
DBA ONLYTOWS
3 power unitsLocal · 1 statesCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1608050 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.0Avg age (yr)
2021–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
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Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC (USDOT 4177897) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common 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 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 28, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC's USDOT number?
ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC's USDOT number is 4177897, and its motor carrier number is MC-1608050.
Is ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC's safety record?
ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC's fleet?
ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC based?
ONLY TOWS & RECOVERY LLC is based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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