M & K Towing And Recovery LLC
Easley, SC
M & K Towing And Recovery LLC is an active motor carrier based in Easley, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3638272 and MC 1249181. It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 22 roadside inspections, a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 3638272
- MC
- 1249181
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Easley, SC
- Power units
- 5
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 22
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 55.6% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 8, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2027 (set by USDOT 3638272's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed January 2, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in May 2021, about 5 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 80,000 fleet miles in 2025, about 16,000 miles per power unit.
- 654 other USDOT registrations list Easley, SC as their physical address.
Equipment
What M & K Towing And Recovery LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (9 of its VINs decoded):
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 6 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
M & K Towing And Recovery LLC is authorized to transport the following 12 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 80,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
9 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 28, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 6 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 2 OTHER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 60% |
| OTHER | 2 | 20% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 10% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 10% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Fabrique | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 4 | 40% |
| Peterbilt | 2 | 20% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 10% |
| Buick | 1 | 10% |
| Toyota | 1 | 10% |
| Take 3 Trailers Inc | 1 | 10% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (10)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2NPKHM6X8TM810666 | P926554 | SC | 1996 Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 3ALACXCY3HDHY2164 | P918492 | SC | 2017 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 6 | Sep 2026 |
| 2NK4HJ7X7TM229039 | P918496 | SC | 1996 Kenworth | Straight Truck | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 1FVACXCY7GHHE2979 | P918497 | SC | 2016 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 1G4PR5SKXH4107041 | NO TAG | GA | Buick | Other | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 1FVACWDT3EHFR5199 | P907255 | SC | 2014 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 2NP2HJ7X7GM346756 | P918496 | SC | 2016 Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 1FVACWDT0EHFL6773 | P830551 | SC | 2014 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| JTEZU5JR0D5047698 | 173AQX | SC | 2013 Toyota | Other | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1T9A53621FB540022 | NONE | SC | 2015 Take 3 Trailers Inc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2025 |
Plates registered in 2 states: SC (9) · GA (1)
Recent active vehicles (10 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 — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in SC
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
22
Inspections
24 months
58
Violations
Total found
14
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+2.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+32.7%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/28/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/23/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/23/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/21/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/15/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 08/18/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 6 | 3 |
| 07/07/2026 | GA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 06/30/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 3 | 2 |
| 06/30/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | GA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 22 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
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
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | K2GP735796 | $1 Million | 03/30/2026 |
View Insurance History (8 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA947664796 | 03/30/2022 | 12/05/2022 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA947664796 | 02/24/2022 | 05/02/2022 | CANCEL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP633120 | 03/30/2025 | 03/30/2026 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA979316906 | 04/01/2024 | 03/30/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424119 | 03/30/2023 | 03/30/2024 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA947664796 | 12/05/2022 | 03/30/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA947664796 | 05/02/2022 | 03/30/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA947664796 | 06/22/2021 | 02/24/2022 | CANCEL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | NC | MOORESVILLE, NC | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/12/2024 | SC | GREER, SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dusk |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC operate?
M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's equipment on government records: Straight Truck (6 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's authority currently active?
M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is M & K Towing And Recovery LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2027 (set by USDOT 3638272's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed January 2, 2026.
What is M & K Towing And Recovery LLC's safety record?
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 22 roadside inspections, a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 22 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC has been inspected 22 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in GA, SC, NC. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 27%) 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 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-09-23 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-09-23 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-09-21 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-15 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-08-18 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-07-07 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-03-24 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-24 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-10-30 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 11 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-02-24 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
29 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for M & K TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC, of which 12 (41%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 10 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
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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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 17 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver and 5 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22.05 | 6 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 2 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12.82 | 6 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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