Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1131663 · MC-470021 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
A-1 Braden's Towing LLC
12 power unitsavg 8.6 yrLocal · 2 statesWHEELING, WV100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-470021 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 40 inspections.
USDOT registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo4.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.6 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC (USDOT 1131663) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from UNITED OHIO INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 24 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 21, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Apr 5, 2014 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC's USDOT number?
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC's USDOT number is 1131663, and its motor carrier number is MC-470021.
Is A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC's safety record?
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC has a 4.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC's fleet?
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC operates 12 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC based?
A-1 BRADEN'S TOWING LLC is based in WHEELING, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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