JOEY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
- 863932
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10290 GRATIOT AVE
DETROIT, MI 48213 - 33
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 12/23/2025 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 27.3 | 23.2 |
| Driver | 16.7 | 6.4 |
| Hazmat | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 12/23/2025 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-615660 |
| 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 November 28, 2025
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.64 | Not Public | 0.50 | 8.62 | 0 | Not Public | 0.76 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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7
5-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
71
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
31
3
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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11
7
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
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31
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
31
3
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| 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: 34
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2FC | Following too close | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-ML | Failure to Maintain Lane | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. | 3 | 0 | 4 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLT | State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | 1 | 1 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 383.91A-LCDL | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class. | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state driver’s licensing agency when medical certification is required. | 1 | 1 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans. | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 31
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 10/29/2025 | MIREYNP00244 | MI | RC38093 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 9/26/2025 | MIMALOK00352 | MI | RC15496 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 391.41A-MCPVI Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/31/2025 | MIDOWEM03184 | MI | RB42457 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 8/4/2025 | MIJURKV03138 | MI | RB91704 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 6/30/2025 | MIMALIK03099 | MI | RB91704 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 6/25/2025 | IN5417009536 | IN | RC38093 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 4/21/2025 | MICHAPP04832 | MI | RC07208 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 4/16/2025 | MIGUSUJ00493 | MI | 2024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 383.91A-LCDL License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 4/7/2025 | MISAHIW02664 | MI | RB91704 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.55B-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 3/25/2025 | MIHERLK02351 | MI | RC07207 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 2/3/2025 | MIBARTT04756 | MI | RC22823 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 1/29/2025 | MISTRAL03552 | MI | RC22823 | WI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 12/12/2024 | TNI030F10758 | TN | RB85270 | UK | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 12/3/2024 | MIPATTM04894 | MI | RC15496 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 11/27/2024 | MIHUGHB02943 | MI | RC10372 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 11/12/2024 | TNI033X11019 | TN | RC34363 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/27/2024 | OH3273000686 | OH | RC17024 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 9/24/2024 | GA1433000483 | GA | PLY8623 | OH | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 9/24/2024 | GA1226000261 | GA | RC33184 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 8/5/2024 | MIHARRK01410 | MI | RC33184 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 7/8/2024 | MISAHIW02044 | MI | RB42457 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 6/11/2024 | MIZYLSJ01465 | MI | RC15496 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current | 5 | ||||||
| 5/28/2024 | MIBACZM02323 | MI | RC38144 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 4/22/2024 | MISCHMC05059 | MI | RB56490 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | ||||||
| 393.209(d) Steering system components worn, welded, or missing (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown | 3 | ||||||
| 392.2-ML Failure to Maintain Lane | 5 | ||||||
| 393.47(d) All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | 4 | ||||||
| 392.9(a)(1) Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 392.2FC Following too close | 5 | ||||||
| 4/2/2024 | OH3220008016 | OH | RC02949 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 3/7/2024 | IN7018009164 | IN | RC34363 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 2/20/2024 | MIWATTR03762 | MI | RB97549 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 2/8/2024 | MIGUTHG02524 | MI | RB95934 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.75G-LOAD Weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS) | 5 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 8 | ||||||
| 12/26/2023 | MIROLLJ02359 | MI | RC26960 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 12/19/2023 | MICELMS00818 | MI | RC33184 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLT State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting | 10 | ||||||
| 12/11/2023 | MISHEPZ04145 | MI | RC22823 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.17(b) No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit (OOS) | 6 + 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: 3
| 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) |
| 11/6/2025 | MI0003647916 | MI | RC41826 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5/18/2025 | OH0255091505 | OH | RC17491 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 3/31/2025 | MI0003468023 | MI | RC26960 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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.
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