HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/391185-mitchell-collision-and-towing-center-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MITCHELL COLLISION AND TOWING CENTER INC
Doing business as JIM SMITH WRECKER SERVICE
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety ratingRated May 21, 1990.
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, (501) 329-3851, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1314452.
- 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) | MC1314452 | Primary | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy GA24MOT02311501 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 8, 2025 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 4 · Arkansas avg 16.9%
0 of 7 · Arkansas avg 1.9%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | AR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 10, 2025 | MO | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 14, 2025 | OK | 1 | 4 | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | AR | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 6, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 2, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | 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 Arkansas average covers 50,593 vehicle and 86,703 driver inspections of all Arkansas-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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 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 | Arkansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 | 72.7% | 66.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | 18.9% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1OAL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393112C | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 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 Arkansas column is the mix across all Arkansas-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 | 391185 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1314452 |
| Legal name | MITCHELL COLLISION AND TOWING CENTER INC |
| DBA name | JIM SMITH WRECKER SERVICE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 1,200,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Unsatisfactory (May 21, 1990) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 25, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsOtherWrecked 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 MITCHELL COLLISION AND TOWING CENTER INC
What does MITCHELL COLLISION AND TOWING CENTER INC's operating authority allow?
MC1314452: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MITCHELL COLLISION AND TOWING CENTER INC 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MITCHELL COLLISION AND TOWING CENTER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 391185. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (501) 329-3851, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1314452, 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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