CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC
20-unit auto hauler based in Longview, WA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 451711
- MC
- MC244629
- Based
- Longview, WA
- Contact
- 3604234460 · office@carlstowingandrepair.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, machinery, large objects, and construction materials, CARL'S TOWING SERVICE & REPAIR INC operates as a small-fleet auto hauler from Longview, WA. 20 power units, 17 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC244629 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 21, 2025).
Fleet composition on file: 17 owned trucks, 3 owned tractors, 2 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: 6,870 motor carriers operating 20 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: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 14.85 | 20.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 38.16 | 47.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 20-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 451711: 17 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: May 9, 2025 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 |
| Total violations | 36 (16 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes . Most recent: Aug 22, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a small 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 6,870 peer carriers operating 20 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 7 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 36 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet auto hauler running regional lanes with 20 power units on file.
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