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Carrier profile · USDOT 1927740 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Arvel Coots

DBA A & J Towing & Recovery · East Bernstadt, KY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2009
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (606) 682-1091
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1,500
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
1,500 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1927740
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Arvel Coots
DBA
A & J Towing & Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Aug 19, 2009
Last MCS-150
Dec 16, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Arvel Coots's USDOT number?

Arvel Coots's USDOT number is 1927740.

Is Arvel Coots authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Arvel Coots's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Arvel Coots's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 16, 2024.

Where is Arvel Coots located?

Arvel Coots is located at 1775 Farris Jones Rd, East Bernstadt, KY, 40729. Phone: (606) 682-1091.

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