Chip's Wrecker Service INC
Milford, CT
Profile data updated Jul 21, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
25
Power Units
12
Drivers
FMCSA since 2001 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2001. Based in Milford, CT, they operate a fleet of 25 power units with 12 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Car Hauler, Power Only and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Chip's Wrecker Service INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Chip's Wrecker Service INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 12
MCS-150 Mileage: 96,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
12
Total Drivers
12
CDL Drivers
12
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 14, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Hino equipment. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 1 | 100% |
License plates on file (1 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH31618 | CT | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+93.8%)
FMCSA rates vehicles on level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; this carrier has none in the current window, so no rate can be calculated.
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 5 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 9765552 | $1 Million | 08/31/2020 |
View Insurance History (1 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | JBE 394 1996 | 12/26/1993 | 08/31/2020 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC is inferred to operate: Car Hauler, Power Only and Box Truck.
Is CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC's authority currently active?
CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC been in business?
CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2001, making their authority approximately 25 years, 2 months old.
Where is CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC located?
CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC is physically located at 216 BUCKINGHAM AVENUE, MILFORD, CT 06460.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CT. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 100%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 390.19TG — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 5 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
2 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for CHIP'S WRECKER SERVICE INC, of which 1 (50%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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