HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1576030-leonard-b-yates/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Leonard B Yates
Doing business as Brians Towing
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (765) 610-6215, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC681201.
- 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) | MC681201 | Primary | Geico Marine Insurance Company Policy 9300288311 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 24, 2026 | 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 5 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 6 · Indiana avg 5.5%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- TN 2 33.3%
- MS 2 33.3%
- FL 1 16.7%
- AL 1 16.7%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 2
1 straight truck · 1 tractor
Chevrolet/GMC 2
1 power unit declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 2
1 full trailer · 1 semi-trailer
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Oak Motors 31ST Choice Auto 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | MS | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | MS | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 27, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Indiana average covers 61,532 vehicle and 111,150 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
9 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 66.7% | 58.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | 18.1% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3927AD | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 1576030 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC681201 |
| Legal name | LEONARD B YATES |
| DBA name | BRIANS TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 13, 2006 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @yahoo.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Leonard B Yates
What does Leonard B Yates's operating authority allow?
MC681201: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about Leonard B Yates 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Leonard B Yates?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1576030. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (765) 610-6215, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC681201, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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