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Asset-based
16 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 229840 · MC-267969 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC
16 power unitsavg 7.1 yrRegional · 3 statesGUNTERSVILLE, AL75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-267969 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.1Avg age (yr)
2015–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
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USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.1 yr
Model years 2015–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC (USDOT 229840) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and 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 WILMINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% 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 — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 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 16 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 17, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Sep 20, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC's USDOT number?
WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC's USDOT number is 229840, and its motor carrier number is MC-267969.
Is WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC's safety record?
WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC's fleet?
WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC operates 16 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC based?
WHITAKER TOWING SERVICE LLC is based in GUNTERSVILLE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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