Freight Carrier · Ames, IA
CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY
2019 E LINCOLN WAY · Ames, IA 50010
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(515) 290-4188
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- MC #1349765
- USDOT #2359315 USDOT Active
- 88Power Units
- 79Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY is a Ames, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: 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 Sep 20, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 07/07/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 740,000 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
- Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Driveaway/Towaway
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Agricultural / Farm Supplies
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (28), NE (1), KY (1), KS (1), MN (1). Home base: Ames, Iowa.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 2Injury
- 10Tow
- 12Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.71
15
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.18
1
Vehicle Maintenance
5
9
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.61
3
Inspection Summary
- 32Total
- 11Clean
- 21With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 20 unique codes
Critical 7
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 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.
Unsafe Driving 6
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2TImproper turns
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Hours of Service 1
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
Vehicle Maintenance 5
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
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 required
Locations
Physical Address
CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY2019 E LINCOLN WAY
AMES, IA 50010
Mailing Address
Same as physical.