PRO-TOW INC
55-unit auto hauler based in Columbus, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1717917
- MC
- MC630017
- Based
- Columbus, OH
- Contact
- 6144448697 · james@protowinc.com
What this carrier is
PRO-TOW INC is a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler based in Columbus, OH. Operating footprint: 55 power units, 45 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC630017 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, utility equipment, construction materials, and other: disabled vehicles.
Fleet composition on file: 47 owned trucks, 8 owned tractors, 9 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 624 motor carriers operating 55 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 32.35 | 21.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 12.88 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.12 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 66.03 | 7.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.13 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 55-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1717917: 11 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 9, 2026 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 |
| Total violations | 8 (2 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Dec 15, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 624 peer carriers operating 55 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 9 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 8 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running regional lanes with 55 power units on file.
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