HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/495950-minnicks-auto-repair-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MINNICK'S AUTO REPAIR INC
Doing business as MINNICKS AUTO REPAIR & TOWING
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (540) 662-5066, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC948259.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC948259 | — | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA 21271750002 · 34 | — | Jan 9, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC948259 | — | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA 21271750002 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 9, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC948259 | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Policy Q01 0980207 | Jan 9, 2020 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
5 of 42 · Virginia avg 21.3%
2 of 20 · Virginia avg 6.0%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- WV 35 76.1%
- MD 5 10.9%
- VA 5 10.9%
- TN 1 2.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 31
30 straight trucks · 1 tractors
Ford 8Ram/Dodge 7International 6Kenworth 6Peterbilt 3Freightliner 1
15 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Lkq Corp 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | VA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | VA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 5 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WV | 5 | 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 Virginia average covers 31,583 vehicle and 51,678 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 28 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 10 | 71.4% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 19.0% | 13.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 4.8% | 12.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 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 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LSLDMWR | 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 Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 495950 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC948259 |
| Legal name | MINNICK'S AUTO REPAIR INC |
| DBA name | MINNICKS AUTO REPAIR & TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 26, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @minnickstowing.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 13 | 2 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsOtherUnspecified
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 MINNICK'S AUTO REPAIR INC
What does MINNICK'S AUTO REPAIR INC's operating authority allow?
MC948259: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MINNICK'S AUTO REPAIR 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. 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 MINNICK'S AUTO REPAIR INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 495950. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (540) 662-5066, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC948259, 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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