OC TOWING AND RECOVERY

AUTHORIZED
278 ALEXANDER AVE, HOWELL, NJ, 07731|(732) 575-6005

USDOT

4044524

MC Number

1668122

Fleet Size

5

Total Drivers

4

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

OC TOWING AND RECOVERY is a small interstate motor carrier based in HOWELL, New Jersey, operating 5 power units with 4 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 33.3% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 3 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate33.3%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate100.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in New Jersey is 15.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.2% across 45,526 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

3

Total

75%

Driver %

Driver Inspections3
Vehicle Inspections1
Driver OOS Rate33.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

ACCELERANT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 12, 2024

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is OC TOWING AND RECOVERY authorized to operate?

Yes. OC TOWING AND RECOVERY (USDOT #4044524) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is OC TOWING AND RECOVERY's safety record?

OC TOWING AND RECOVERY has 3 inspections on file and no 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 OC TOWING AND RECOVERY operate?

OC TOWING AND RECOVERY operates 5 power units with 4 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does OC TOWING AND RECOVERY transport hazardous materials?

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

Where is OC TOWING AND RECOVERY located?

OC TOWING AND RECOVERY is based in HOWELL, New Jersey at 278 ALEXANDER AVE, 07731. Phone: (732) 575-6005.

What are OC TOWING AND RECOVERY's out-of-service rates?

OC TOWING AND RECOVERY's driver out-of-service rate is 33.3%, 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 100.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.