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BIG RAPIDS TOWING

20833 18 MILE RD · Big Rapids, MI 49307

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #5386
  • USDOT #1958407 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BIG RAPIDS TOWING is a Big Rapids, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-5386 and their USDOT number is 1958407.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/26/2026 · last updated May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DUNKEL HEAVY DUTY TOWING CO
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/26/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 138,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

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Home base   Based in Big Rapids, Michigan. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 62.5% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 12.33 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BIG RAPIDS TOWING
20833 18 MILE RD
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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