REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC, DOT #4153789 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
9 of your 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Missouri on September 17.
Your latest, South Dakota on October 2, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 9 trucks and 11 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in NORTHBROOK, Illinois (USDOT #4153789). As of October 30, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 22 recent inspection(s) and 36 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 2, 2026, South Dakota. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 17, 2026, Missouri. Out of service: 1 driver violation. Written up for no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8).
- Sept. 15, 2026, Illinois. No violations.
- July 15, 2026, Ohio. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- June 8, 2026, Ohio. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 4 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.130), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
- May 28, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC1595073, motor property common carrier authority, granted on November 27, 2023.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on October 20, 2025, and it was discontinued on November 14, 2025.
2 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently National Liability & Fire Ins Co.'s, effective November 16, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC: NORTHBROOK, Illinois Trucking Company
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a small fleet operating out of NORTHBROOK, Illinois with USDOT number 4153789. The company operates 9 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC has undergone 22 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.9%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 9.1%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC carries 36 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 2, 2026. Across 22 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 13 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 11 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 259,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 9 tractors, 1 trailer. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 11 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: W. 111TH ST., WORTH, IL on August 25, 2026.
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Indiana (9), Michigan (5), Missouri (2). The concentration in Indiana is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 22 recorded inspections, REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's 40.9% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 9.1% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-17 | MO | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-15 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-15 | OH | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-08 | OH | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-28 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-28 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-08 | IN | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-27 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-09 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC
What is REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's FMCSA safety rating?
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT #4153789) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC operates 9 power unit(s) and 11 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC based?
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in NORTHBROOK, Illinois, under USDOT number 4153789.
What is REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 22 recent DOT inspection(s) and 36 recorded violation(s) for REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT #4153789), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like REDLINE TOWING & RECOVERY INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 30, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile