Darnold's Towing
Serious problems on the federal record
Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.
How we scored it · 5 factors
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, 2026No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.
Enforcement
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Equipment
Operations & cargo
Identity & federal record
FMCSA census · MCS-150- USDOT
- 656918
- MC / docket
- MC-996632
- Legal name
- Darnold's Towing
- DBA
- Darnolds Repair
- Entity type
- Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- First registered
- Aug 29, 1996
- Last MCS-150
- Nov 7, 2024
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Drivers (CDL)
- 5 (5)
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Business type
- —
Fraud & network signals
For review, not a verdict.
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Frequently asked
What is Darnold's Towing's USDOT number?
Darnold's Towing's USDOT number is 656918 and its docket number is MC996632.
Is Darnold's Towing authorized to operate?
FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.
What is Darnold's Towing's safety record?
No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.
How big is Darnold's Towing's fleet?
7 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 7, 2024.
What insurance does Darnold's Towing carry?
$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company.
Where is Darnold's Towing located?
Darnold's Towing is located at 407 Bartlett St, Emerson, IA, 51533. Phone: (712) 824-7800.
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