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CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

2019 E LINCOLN WAY · Ames, IA 50010

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1349765
  • USDOT #2359315 USDOT Active
  • 88
    Power Units
  • 79
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a Ames, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 88 truck(s) in their fleet and 79 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1349765 and their USDOT number is 2359315.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/07/2025 · last updated Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 740,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Ames, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.47 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.38 2 Vehicle Maintenance 5.75 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.01 3

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.130(b)Item not properly prepared for transport1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher6× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
2019 E LINCOLN WAY
AMES, IA 50010
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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