Freight Carrier · Sussex, NJ

K & A TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

205 ROUTE 565 · Sussex, NJ 07461

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #860158
  • USDOT #2484761 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

K & A TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a Sussex, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-860158 and their USDOT number is 2484761.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/20/2026 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 475,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: NY (19), NJ (5), US (1). Home base: Sussex, New Jersey.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Aug 27, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.8 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.24 5

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.45A-MCEMMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate. SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
K & A TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
205 ROUTE 565
SUSSEX, NJ 07461
Mailing Address
K & A TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
205 COMPTON RD
SUSSEX, NJ 07461

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