VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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CAPITAL TOWING & RECOVERY INC
USDOT 1913247 · MC685686 · EIN 20-8503820 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1306 HARMON AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43223
(614) 272-1800 · BRANDON M. HARRIS
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
39 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
5 / 0
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 6E67346 · eff 11/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
OH2
KY2
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-06-15. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Vehicle Maintenance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/02/2025 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
7 incomplete vehicle5 truck4 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BRANDON M. HARRIS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
2009-07-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 63 carriers
Shares identifiers with 63 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A TRANSPORT LLC | 1573865 | strong | |
| ACME BROS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS CO | 2111898 | strong | |
| ALL-PRO TOWING INC | 2533075 | strong | |
| BARBER'S WATER HAULING LLC | 3996152 | strong | |
| BILL SKIDMORE | 1574719 | strong | |
| BOWERS AUTO LLC | 3494984 | strong | |
| BRILEX INDUSTRIES INC | 970635 | strong | |
| BYERS CAR RENTALS LLC | 389836 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: MERCHANTS 5 STAR LTD (USDOT 74482, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
12/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2023)
02/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CARGO · policy CPP2042295
11/01/2024 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6E67346
11/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA3182931
06/07/2018 — Insurance replaced — UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy BP0008790
05/23/2018 — Insurance replaced — UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP0008432
09/18/2009 — Insurance replaced — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 280311
08/24/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/21/2009 — Insurance replaced — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 280311
07/10/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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