HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3018737-big-mike-towing-and-recovery-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BIG MIKE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
No risk signals found
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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, (954) 401-1430, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC33165.
- 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) | MC33165 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA872842130 · BMC-35 | $1,000,000 | Jun 2, 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
0 of 4 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 13 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 3, 2025 | NM | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 16, 2025 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 6, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 25, 2024 | NM | 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 6 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 71.4% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 14.3% | 19.8% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Frame - Accessories improperly attached Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201DFR | 1 | 0 |
| Power steering violations Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209E | 1 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 | 3018737 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC33165 |
| Legal name | BIG MIKE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| 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 | Jun 15, 2017 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated Food
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 BIG MIKE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
What does BIG MIKE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's operating authority allow?
MC33165: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BIG MIKE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 BIG MIKE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3018737. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (954) 401-1430, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC33165, 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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