CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC

AUTHORIZED
2019 E LINCOLN WAY, AMES, IA, 50010|(515) 290-4188

USDOT

2359315

MC Number

1349765

Fleet Size

88

Total Drivers

79

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in AMES, Iowa, operating 88 power units with 79 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 15.2% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 10 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 33 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate15.2%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate40.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

33

Total

69%

Driver %

Driver Inspections33
Vehicle Inspections15
Driver OOS Rate15.2%
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Sep 1, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

10

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes10

Frequently asked questions

Is CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?

Yes. CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC (USDOT #2359315) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's safety record?

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC has 33 inspections on file and 10 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC operate?

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC operates 88 power units with 79 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC transport hazardous materials?

No. CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC located?

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC is based in AMES, Iowa at 2019 E LINCOLN WAY, 50010. Phone: (515) 290-4188.

What are CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rates?

CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 15.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.