TLC TOWING & RECOVERY INC
30-unit auto hauler based in Woodland, WA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 550401
- MC
- MC459170
- Based
- Woodland, WA
- Contact
- 3608871606 · acctmngr.tlctowrec@gmail.com
What this carrier is
Hauling motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, machinery, large objects, and garbage, refuse, trash, TLC TOWING & RECOVERY INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Woodland, WA. 30 power units, 20 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC459170 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Apr 5, 2023).
Fleet composition on file: 22 owned trucks, 8 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: 2,913 motor carriers operating 30 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 21 | 21.50 | 97.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 | 9.65 | 93.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.40 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 54.36 | 20.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.66 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 30-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 550401: 18 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 3, 2026 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 |
| Total violations | 30 (8 out-of-service) |
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 motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, machinery, large objects, 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 2,913 peer carriers operating 30 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 7 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 30 violations.
- Driver Fitness 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 30 power units on file.
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