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Carrier profile · USDOT 3162984 · MC112512 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Eric Lautenbach

DBA Eric's Towing & Recovery · Callands, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2018
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (434) 770-0816
3
Power units
2
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
91K
Annual miles
8 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 14.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
14.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 7 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC112512
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 12, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Donegal Insurance Group · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/Refuse
Annual mileage
91,208 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3162984
MC / docket
MC-112512
Legal name
Eric Lautenbach
DBA
Eric's Towing & Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 20, 2018
Last MCS-150
May 3, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Eric Lautenbach's USDOT number?

Eric Lautenbach's USDOT number is 3162984 and its docket number is MC112512.

Is Eric Lautenbach authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Eric Lautenbach's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 14.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Eric Lautenbach's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 3, 2024.

What insurance does Eric Lautenbach carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Donegal Insurance Group.

Where is Eric Lautenbach located?

Eric Lautenbach is located at 21845 Franklin Tpke, Callands, VA, 24530. Phone: (434) 770-0816.

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