Carrier profile · USDOT 851235 · MC-487733 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tom Austin

DBA Austin Towing and Recovery · Bremen, KY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2000
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
26 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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
851235
MC / docket
MC-487733
Legal name
Tom Austin
DBA
Austin Towing and Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 25, 2000
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
No
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 Tom Austin's USDOT number?

Tom Austin's USDOT number is 851235 and its docket number is MC-487733.

Is Tom Austin authorized to operate?

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

What is Tom Austin's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tom Austin's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Tom Austin located?

Tom Austin is located at 6687 St RT 175 N, Bremen, KY, 42325. Phone: (270) 525-6412.

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