EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC
31-unit auto hauler based in Firebaugh, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2884097
- MC
- MC968219
- Based
- Firebaugh, CA
- Contact
- 5596593939 · holly@epplerinc.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, motor vehicles, and driveaway/towaway, EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Firebaugh, CA. 31 power units, 21 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC968219 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 29 owned trucks, 2 owned tractors, 12 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: 1,537 motor carriers operating 31 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving 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 | 0 | 17.93 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 7.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.74 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 44.20 | 4.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.85 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 31-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2884097: 75 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Apr 3, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 |
| Total violations | 6 (1 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, motor vehicles, and driveaway/towaway on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (12 trailers against 2 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 1,537 peer carriers operating 31 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 40 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 6 violations.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running local lanes with 31 power units on file.
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