EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2884097
MC Number
968219
Fleet Size
31
Total Drivers
21
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in FIREBAUGH, California, operating 31 power units with 21 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 41 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.8% across 321,883 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
41
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
National Interstate Insurance Company — eff. Nov 1, 2023
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT #2884097) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC's safety record?
EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC has 41 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC operate?
EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC operates 31 power units with 21 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC located?
EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC is based in FIREBAUGH, California at 5748 AVENUE 7 1 2, 93622. Phone: (559) 659-3939.
What are EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rates?
EPPLER TOWING & RECOVERY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.