HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4492338-hoots-towing-recovery-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HOOTS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
Doing business as COGANS WRECKER SERVICE
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (740) 377-4008, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1776005.
- 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) | MC1776005 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. Policy CA865465618 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 6, 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
1 of 6 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 6 · Ohio avg 5.2%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | OH | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | WV | 2 | 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 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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4492338 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1776005 |
| Legal name | HOOTS TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| DBA name | COGANS WRECKER SERVICE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 7, 2025 · 11 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
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 HOOTS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
What does HOOTS TOWING & RECOVERY INC's operating authority allow?
MC1776005: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HOOTS TOWING & 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 HOOTS TOWING & RECOVERY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4492338. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (740) 377-4008, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1776005, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (740) 377-4008
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGANS HEAVY HAULING LLC Carrier |
South Point, OH | 1964691 | MC696197 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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