Carrier profile · USDOT 5012028 · MC45589551 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Nathan Carpenter

DBA Carpenters Towing and Recovery LLC · Elizabeth, WV · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2026
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
8
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
70
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
0 injured · 0 killed
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
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
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC45589551
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
8
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
5012028
MC / docket
MC45589551
Legal name
Nathan Carpenter
DBA
Carpenters Towing and Recovery LLC
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 28, 2026
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Nathan Carpenter's USDOT number?

Nathan Carpenter's USDOT number is 5012028 and its docket number is MC45589551.

Is Nathan Carpenter authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Nathan Carpenter's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Nathan Carpenter's fleet?

8 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Nathan Carpenter located?

Nathan Carpenter is located at 571 Camp Hill Rd, Elizabeth, WV, 26143. Phone: (304) 588-4036.

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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.