Joe's Towing INC (USDOT 800178)
2 cautions found.
- DOT number
- USDOT 800178
- Docket (MC) number
- MC356176
- Operating authority
- Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now.
- Authority granted
- 1999-05-12
- Insurance on file
- Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000.
- Safety rating
- No published safety rating
- Fleet on file
- 7 power units, 6 drivers
- Operation type
- Interstate
- Physical address
- 111 WAVERLY ROAD, CHESTERTON, IN 46304
- MCS-150 last filed
- 2025-04
Findings
- Multiple carriers at this address (Caution): One other active carrier is registered at this physical address. Shared addresses are common for freight offices and registered agents.
- Authority was previously revoked or inactive (Caution): Authority was revoked and later reinstated (revoked 2 years ago; reinstated 525 days later). Active since 2025-04-30.
Frequently asked questions
What carrier is DOT 800178?
DOT 800178 (USDOT 800178) is Joe's Towing INC, an interstate motor carrier.
What carrier is MC 356176?
MC 356176 is the docket number of Joe's Towing INC, USDOT 800178.
What is Joe's Towing INC's MC number?
Joe's Towing INC's docket number is MC 356176. Its USDOT number is 800178.
Is Joe's Towing INC currently authorized to operate?
Contract carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.
Does Joe's Towing INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000.
Who provides Joe's Towing INC's insurance?
Joe's Towing INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Donegal Mutual Insurance Company.
What is Joe's Towing INC's safety record?
In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 of 3 vehicle inspections ending out-of-service for Joe's Towing INC, too few inspections for a stable rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.
What is Joe's Towing INC's CSA score?
FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Joe's Towing INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.
What is Joe's Towing INC's FMCSA safety rating?
Joe's Towing INC has no published FMCSA safety rating. Most US carriers have never received a rating review, so an unrated carrier is the common case, not a warning sign by itself.
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