HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/704763-first-call-towing-and-recovery-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:37 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Doing business as 1ST CALL TOWING & RECOVERY
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.
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, (260) 495-1210, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC325865.
- 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) | MC325865 | Primary | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 37 UEN OP0365 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 28, 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
0 of 3 · Indiana avg 23.1%
2 of 9 · Indiana avg 5.5%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 6, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 12, 2025 | MI | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | MI | 1 | 9 | No |
| Feb 7, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MI | 1 | 3 | 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
7 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 25 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 57.1% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | 3.6% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | Hicksville (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Kinderhook Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 704763 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC325865 |
| Legal name | FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC |
| DBA name | 1ST CALL TOWING & RECOVERY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 315,936 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 9, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 11, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersPaper ProductsConstructionOtherDisabled 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 FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
What does FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's operating authority allow?
MC325865: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY 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 FIRST CALL TOWING AND RECOVERY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 704763. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (260) 495-1210, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC325865, 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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