Carrier profile · USDOT 630449 · MC399031 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Powell

DBA Michael's Towing · Fredericksburg, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1996
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
13
Power units
9
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
224K
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% 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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.23 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
3
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
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC399031
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Sep 6, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Erie Insurance Exchange · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Erie Insurance Exchange

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
13
Power units
13
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
224,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
630449
MC / docket
MC-399031
Legal name
Michael Powell
DBA
Michael's Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 14, 1996
Last MCS-150
Sep 3, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
9 (6)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 Michael Powell's USDOT number?

Michael Powell's USDOT number is 630449 and its docket number is MC399031.

Is Michael Powell authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael Powell's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Michael Powell's fleet?

13 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 3, 2024.

What insurance does Michael Powell carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Erie Insurance Exchange, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Michael Powell located?

Michael Powell is located at 10934 Houser Drive, Fredericksburg, VA, 22408. Phone: (540) 891-8698.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.