HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1131663-a-1-bradens-towing-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Apr 5, 2014. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (740) 633-6400, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC470021.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC470021 | Primary | UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CPP0033892 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 24 · West Virginia avg 12.7%
0 of 24 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | WV | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The West Virginia average covers 8,707 vehicle and 10,956 driver inspections of all West Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 87.5% | 76.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | 5.9% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LSLMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LRLDWR | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1131663 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC470021 |
| Legal name | A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 12,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Apr 5, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | May 21, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Questions about A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC
What does A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC470021: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1131663. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (740) 633-6400, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC470021, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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