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Carrier profile · USDOT 3623437 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Cantrell

DBA Ames Recovery and Towing · Decatur, TN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2021
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 718-6822
4
Power units
3
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
5 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

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
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3623437
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John Cantrell
DBA
Ames Recovery and Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 29, 2021
Last MCS-150
Jul 22, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
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 John Cantrell's USDOT number?

John Cantrell's USDOT number is 3623437.

Is John Cantrell authorized to operate?

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

What is John Cantrell's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John Cantrell's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 22, 2025.

Where is John Cantrell located?

John Cantrell is located at 16500 Hwy 58, Decatur, TN, 37322. Phone: (423) 718-6822.

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