Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc
USDOT 2359315 · MC-192173, MC-192173 · Ames, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc (dba Central Iowa Towing and Recovery) is a company based in Ames, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 79 drivers, which ranks it #69 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 32 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 9.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 17.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes and more.
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| Legal name | Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Central Iowa Towing and Recovery |
| USDOT number | 2359315 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-192173, MC-192173 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2019 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 |
| Phone | (515) 290-4188 |
| First registered | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2359315.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 740,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 8,409 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 79 CDL drivers; 79 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Central Iowa Towing and Reco | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.4% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 78% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 9.4% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 181% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 17.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 258% higher than average |
| Inspections | 32 | 32 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 34 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); water well (130 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc?
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc is registered with USDOT number 2359315 and operating authority MC-192173, MC-192173.
How many trucks does Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc have?
It reports 88 power units (88 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 79 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 7, 2025).
Where is Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ames, Iowa 50010.
What is the out-of-service rate of Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 9.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.