CHANCEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
Facts 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. How this works
- Its MC number appears on another company recordCHANCEY'S WRECKER SERVICE INC (USDOT 841319).
MC289560: filed under USDOT 841319, not this record
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.
More than one company record uses MC289560. CHANCEY'S WRECKER SERVICE INC (USDOT 841319, added Nov 26, 1999, authority filed under this record). Authority and insurance are filed per docket, so they appear on each record. Compare the records →
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, (706) 796-1642, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC654579 or MC289560, and which company record it belongs to (see the note below).
- 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) | MC654579 | Primary | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 9799278 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 12, 2017 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC289560 | Primary | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY Policy TOWCA000307 01 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 14, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
9 of 49 · Georgia avg 22.6%
2 of 65 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | GA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | 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 Georgia average covers 65,409 vehicle and 121,643 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
52 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 59 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 10 | 71.2% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.8% | 5.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 4 | 4 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393112C | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 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 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Augusta, GA | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Augusta, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 514650 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC654579, MC289560 |
| Legal name | CHANCEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 375,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 2, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 2, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Questions about CHANCEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
What does CHANCEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC's operating authority allow?
MC654579: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about CHANCEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC 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 CHANCEY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 514650. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (706) 796-1642, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC654579 or MC289560, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.