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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Buffalo Towing
DOT 1494449 · Buffalo, NY
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Buffalo Towing (DOT 1494449) is a New York-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Buffalo, NY. As of June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Chris Nowinski
Operating as: Buffalo Towing
DOT Number1494449
MC Number—
Street1608 BAILEY AVENUE
City / StateBuffalo, NY 14212
Phone7168670731
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age20 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed04/27/2006
Company officerChris Nowinski
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
20 yr 1 mo
Since 2006
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1608 BAILEY AVENUE, Buffalo, NY, 14212 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris Nowinski authorized to operate?

Chris Nowinski's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Chris Nowinski's safety record?

Chris Nowinski does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Chris Nowinski operate?

Chris Nowinski operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Chris Nowinski insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Chris Nowinski had any risk indicators?

Chris Nowinski has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Chris Nowinski?

Chris Nowinski's DOT number is 1494449. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Buffalo Towing Safety Record, DOT 1494449. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1494449
MLA
"Buffalo Towing Safety Record, DOT 1494449." Truck Graph, Jun 11, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1494449
Chicago
"Buffalo Towing Safety Record, DOT 1494449." Truck Graph. Last modified June 11, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1494449