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40/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Custom Auto & Towing
DOT 977450 · MC MC542897 · Fort Dodge, IA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Custom Auto & Towing (DOT 977450, MC MC542897) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Fort Dodge, IA. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; 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 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

Authority Inactive
FMCSA Public Record
Custom Auto & Towing
DOT Number977450
MC NumberMC542897
Street536 S 22ND STREET
City / StateFort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone5159553838
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed12/23/2025
Company officerGary Cathcart
Power units3
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 9 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
2 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IA00Y
—WI12Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
536 S 22ND STREET, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 · Open in Maps →
536 S 22ND STREET, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2001
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 Custom Auto & Towing authorized to operate?

Custom Auto & Towing'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 Custom Auto & Towing's safety record?

Custom Auto & Towing does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Custom Auto & Towing operate?

Custom Auto & Towing operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Custom Auto & Towing insured?

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

Has Custom Auto & Towing had any risk indicators?

Custom Auto & Towing has a risk score of 40/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Custom Auto & Towing?

Custom Auto & Towing's DOT number is 977450 and MC number is MC542897. 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). Custom Auto & Towing Safety Record, DOT 977450. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/977450
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