HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/494524-candidos-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CANDIDO'S INC
Doing business as CANDIDO'S TOW & REPAIR
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 18, 2002. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (606) 679-9077, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC411137.
- 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) | MC411137 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TWT 0000252-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 11, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 15 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
1 of 20 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2026 | TN | 5 | 0 | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2025 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Kentucky average covers 21,728 vehicle and 37,986 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 6 | 66.7% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 20.0% | 17.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 13.3% | 4.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| No/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317 | 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 |
| Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TFCV | 1 | 1 |
| Warning flag required on projecting load Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387A | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | New Castle, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | La Grange, KY | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Elizabethtown, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Burnside, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Bowling Green, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Glasgow, KY | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 494524 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC411137 |
| Legal name | CANDIDO'S INC |
| DBA name | CANDIDO'S TOW & REPAIR |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 52 |
| Drivers | 48 |
| Annual mileage | 835,073 (2021) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 18, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 13, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsOtherTowing Service
Questions about CANDIDO'S INC
What does CANDIDO'S INC's operating authority allow?
MC411137: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about CANDIDO'S 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.
What should I verify before booking CANDIDO'S INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 494524. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (606) 679-9077, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC411137, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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