Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 2359315)

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

U.S. DOT#: 2359315

Address: 2019 E LINCOLN WAY
AMES, IA 50010
Number of Vehicles: 88
Number of Drivers: 79
Number of Inspections: 28

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/02/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	41.7	23.2
Driver	13.3	6.4
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/02/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-1349765
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
1.83 Measure	Not Public	0.12 Measure	6.71 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.91 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 13 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 75.3 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 28 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 12 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 28 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 28 with Driver Fitness Violations: 3 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 40


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2LC	Improper lane change	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	7	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed.	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2)	Operating a CMV without a CDL	2	2	8	Driver Fitness
383.71H	Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
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	1	1	Driver Fitness
392.8	Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.100B-C	Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV.	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.11	No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL	Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.130(b)	Item not properly prepared for transport	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	3	3	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a)	No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher	5	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c)	Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI	Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 28


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/22/2025	IA000P130RD9	IA	MX1706	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/2/2025	IA000P15NFFJ	IA	FZ8943	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
11/11/2025	IA000P10C44M	IA	FV8207	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/28/2025	IA000P169BN4	IA	FY4981	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/2/2025	IA000P16D9FJ	IA	LR6876	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/26/2025	MN0051000719	MN	FR2854	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
9/25/2025	IA000P13X64B	IA	LR6875	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/20/2025	IA000P110C3P	IA	FV7245	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
8/14/2025	IA000P15MMZW	IA	FR2854	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LC Improper lane change						5
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.71H License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required						1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
7/26/2025	IA000P15L4P2	IA	FX9576	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment						2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
7/8/2025	IA000P14W23W	IA	FR2854	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
6/29/2025	IA000P13P4GV	IA	FV8014	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment						2
Driver Fitness Violation: 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 fail (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
3/21/2025	IA000P169MS0	IA	FX2916	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/20/2025	IA000P168HMT	IA	FZ1483	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment						2
1/28/2025	IA000TT6CHF7	IA	FV8746	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/17/2025	IA000P169MND	IA	T413008	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/9/2025	IA000P1271LS	IA	T413008	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
12/15/2024	IA000P15L4MC	IA	FW7135	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
11/27/2024	IA000P14WS3C	IA	FV8746	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
10/11/2024	IA000TT45QG9	IA	FW6486	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/2/2024	IA000P143P4J	IA	FR2854	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
9/17/2024	SD5530001996	SD	FW6486	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection						4
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
9/5/2024	IA000P163PGP	IA	FR9532	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
8/27/2024	IA000P16FP5N	IA	FW6486	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.130(b) Item not properly prepared for transport (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997						3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection						4
6/20/2024	IA000TT45Q8K	IA	FR2855	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher						2
4/22/2024	IA000P158HKZ	IA	FX9374	IA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
4/15/2024	IA000P15L4JP	IA	EM2445	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
3/18/2024	IA000P12JN93	IA	FR9533	IA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 8


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

12/1/2025	IA2501516762	IA	FR6218	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
8/14/2025	IA2501497662	IA	FR2854	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	3	3
3/5/2025	IA2501472120	IA	FV8015	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
3/5/2025	IA2501473610	IA	PN065	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
3/5/2025	IA2501473610	IA	FX9837	IA	0	0	Yes	No
3/5/2025	IA2501473610	IA	FY4982	IA	0	0	Yes	No
3/5/2025	IA2501473610	IA	FV8014	IA	0	0	Yes	No
3/5/2025	IA2501489701	IA	FV8014	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
2/5/2025	IA2501467587	IA	MEM080	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
11/18/2024	IA2401453832	IA	FR2851	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
2/24/2024	IA2401410302	IA	LDT542	IA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 3/15/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 28
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 7
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 21
Total Crashes* : 8

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Enforcement Cases

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No penalties found

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 3/15/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 28 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 7 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 21	Total Crashes: 8*
3/15/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 28 14.3% Vehicle Inspections 12 41.7% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 8

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

75.3 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 75.3 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

75.3 Average Power Units = 88 Current Power Units + 88 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 50 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 2359315 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
9,823 VMT per Average Power Unit = 740,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 75.3 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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