HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/299881-pitts-and-sons-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PITTS AND SONS INC
Doing business as PITTS & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY
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 average46.7% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
MC419392: no authority granted
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, (251) 675-2383, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC203028 or MC419392.
- 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) | MC203028 | — | Navigators Insurance Company Policy FA25MOT02347901 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 15, 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
7 of 15 · Alabama avg 25.6%
3 of 37 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 14, 2026 | FL | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | GA | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | 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 Alabama average covers 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 driver inspections of all Alabama-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
36 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 45 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 | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 14 | 75.0% | 72.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 8.3% | 3.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 3 | 3 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Driveaway - missing Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LRLDM | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817AHMSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 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 Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Mobile, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Rural Mobile, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Rural Baldwin, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Saraland, AL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 299881 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC203028, MC419392 |
| Legal name | PITTS AND SONS INC |
| DBA name | PITTS & SONS TOWING & RECOVERY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 36 |
| Drivers | 31 |
| Annual mileage | 1,935,543 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 17, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 18, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
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 PITTS AND SONS INC
What does PITTS AND SONS INC's operating authority allow?
MC203028: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PITTS AND SONS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check.
What should I verify before booking PITTS AND SONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 299881. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (251) 675-2383, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC203028 or MC419392, 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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