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K & A TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC

205 ROUTE 565 · Sussex, NJ 07461

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 Jun 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

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

Home base   Based in Sussex, New Jersey. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.29 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.53 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.11 6

Inspection Summary

  • 34
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.17(b)No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.71(h)(10)No or Improper safety chains for towbar2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.71(h)Towbar requirement violations1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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.1× 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.1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.45A-MCEMMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× 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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