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HARLESS TOWING

8481 CO RD 1 · South Point, OH 45680

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  • MC #582354
  • USDOT #1494393 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HARLESS TOWING is a South Point, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-582354 and their USDOT number is 1494393.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/19/2025 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BILLY J HARLESS
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/19/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 30,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Kentucky — 15 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: KY (15), WV (4). Home base: South Point, Ohio.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.63 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.75 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 1

  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HARLESS TOWING
8481 CO RD 1
SOUTH POINT, OH 45680
Mailing Address
BILLY J HARLESS
8481 CI RD 1
SOUTH POINT, OH 45680

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