HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2149452-pine-tree-towing-and-recovery-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average57.1% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (740) 439-0000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC747474.
- 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) | MC747474 | Primary | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company Policy CA 40014450002 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 18, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 7 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 9 · Ohio avg 5.2%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | MD | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | WV | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2025 | WV | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 15, 2025 | IN | 1 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 5 | 81.8% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 9.1% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 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 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2149452 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC747474 |
| Legal name | PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 300,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 3, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction
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 PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
What does PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's operating authority allow?
MC747474: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is old or missing?
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 PINE TREE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2149452. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (740) 439-0000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC747474, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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