Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INCUSDOT Active

DBA Central Iowa Towing and Recovery

Ames, IA

DOT 2359315MC 19217388 trucks79 drivers

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🟡 Daily FMCSA record · May 14, 2026 Check safety & insurance live Inspection history Call (515) 290-4188

Insights

FMCSA's records show active authority for this company.
This USDOT number was added to FMCSA records on November 26, 2012.
FMCSA's authority history shows Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC's common carrier authority was first granted on December 27, 2021 and is active.
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA: $1,000,000.
Roadside inspection and crash counts cover October 2024 to October 2026. See the Inspections section below.
The last MCS-150 update on file is dated July 7, 2025.

Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS

Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.

Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 4 years, 10 months (since December 27, 2021)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed July 7, 2025. Next update due by May 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.

Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS

Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.

Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 4 years, 10 months (since December 27, 2021)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed July 7, 2025. Next update due by May 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.

USDOT #: 2359315 Active
Name: Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC
DBA name: Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
Registered as: Carrier
Classification: Private Property, Authorized For Hire

Carrier authority: Active
Docket #: MC 192173
Operation: Interstate
Liability (BIPD) required: $1,000,000
Liability (BIPD) on file: $1,000,000
Cargo insurance: Not on file

Physical address: 2019 E LINCOLN WAY, AMES, IA 50010
Officers: Dustin Tapp
Phone: (515) 290-4188
Trucks: 88
Drivers: 79
Last MCS-150: July 7, 2025
Miles reported: 740,000 (2024)

Licensing and InsuranceMC192173

Coverage	On record with FMCSA
Liability (BIPD) required	$1,000,000
Liability (BIPD) on file	$1,000,000
Cargo insurance	Not on file

FMCSA insurance file as of May 14, 2026.

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Details

FMCSA registration details

USDOT number: 2359315
MC / docket: MC 192173, MC 192173
Doing business as: Central Iowa Towing and Recovery
Based in: Ames, IA
Registered as: Carrier
Operation: Interstate
Classification: Private Property, Authorized For Hire
Power units (trucks): 88
Drivers: 79
Last MCS-150 update: July 7, 2025
Miles reported: 740,000 (2024)
USDOT added: November 26, 2012
Cargo: General Freight, Household Goods, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Drive/Tow Away, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Building Materials, Mobile Homes

Authority dates

Common carrier authority first granted: December 27, 2021
Common carrier authority active since: December 27, 2021 (4 years, 10 months)
Common carrier authority status: Active

From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.

Inspections and crashesOctober 2024 to October 2026

Roadside inspections: 31
Driver out-of-service inspections: 3 of 31 (9.7%); 6.1% for all carriers
Vehicle out-of-service inspections: 4 of 10 (40.0%); 22.6% for all carriers
Latest inspection: October 21, 2026
Reportable crashes: 12
Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes: 0 / 2 / 10

From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.

Trucks, VINs and inspection details

Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #2359315: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.

Record changes

THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 15, 2026.

Noticed by THC November 15, 2026 (changed after our November 14, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1349765 → MC 192173
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 14, 2026 (changed after our November 13, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 192173 → MC 1349765
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 13, 2026 (changed after our November 12, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1349765 → MC 192173
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 11, 2026 (changed after our November 10, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 192173 → MC 1349765
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 10, 2026 (changed after our November 9, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1349765 → MC 192173
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 7, 2026 (changed after our November 6, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 192173 → MC 1349765
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 6, 2026 (changed after our November 5, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1349765 → MC 192173
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 5, 2026 (changed after our November 4, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 192173 → MC 1349765
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 4, 2026 (changed after our November 3, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1349765 → MC 192173
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 2, 2026 (changed after our November 1, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 192173 → MC 1349765
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC October 31, 2026 (changed after our October 30, 2026 copy)
MC number changed
MC 1349765 → MC 192173
What this means
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).

Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports

Questions about USDOT #2359315

Is USDOT #2359315 active?

Yes. USDOT 2359315 (Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC) is active, with active for-hire carrier operating authority under MC 192173 (FMCSA authority file, May 14, 2026).

When did Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC get its operating authority?

FMCSA's authority history shows Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC's common carrier authority was first granted on December 27, 2021 and is active.

What is the safety rating for Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC?

Our daily record doesn't include Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.

How many inspections and crashes does Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC have?

In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC had 31 roadside inspections. 9.7% of driver inspections (all carriers: 6.1%) and 40.0% of vehicle inspections (all carriers: 22.6%) ended out of service. It was in 12 reportable crashes (0 fatal, 2 injury, 10 tow-away), counted whoever was at fault.

Has USDOT #2359315 completed its mandatory MCS-150 update?

Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed July 7, 2025. The next update is due by May 31, 2027.

Does Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC have insurance on file?

Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for Central Iowa Towing and Recovery INC ($1,000,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.

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