ROBERT'S HEAVY DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
36-unit auto hauler based in Lexington, KY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 828482
- MC
- MC597046
- Based
- Lexington, KY
- Contact
- 8592945566 · lroberts@rhdtowing.com
What this carrier is
Hauling metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, and machinery, large objects, ROBERT'S HEAVY DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Lexington, KY. 36 power units, 44 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC597046 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 20 owned trucks, 10 owned tractors, 16 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: 1,203 motor carriers operating 36 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 | 25 | 19.56 | 127.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 8.77 | 34.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 66.49 | 18.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.61 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 36-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 828482: 35 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 2, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 |
| Total violations | 28 (7 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 9, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (16 trailers against 10 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 1,203 peer carriers operating 36 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 25 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 28 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness 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 36 power units on file.
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