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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Need-A-Tow
DOT 1266056 · Cullman, AL
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Need-A-Tow (DOT 1266056) is a Alabama-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Cullman, AL. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; 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 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
James Edward Schultz
Operating as: Need-A-Tow
DOT Number1266056
MC Number—
Street274 WESLEY AVE
City / StateCullman, AL 35058
Phone2567362857
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 11 mo
MCS-150 filed05/28/2009
Company officerJames E, Schultz
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●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
21 yr 11 mo
Since 2004
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
274 WESLEY AVE, Cullman, AL, 35058 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 2004
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 James Edward Schultz authorized to operate?

James Edward Schultz'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 James Edward Schultz's safety record?

James Edward Schultz does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does James Edward Schultz operate?

James Edward Schultz operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is James Edward Schultz insured?

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

Has James Edward Schultz had any risk indicators?

James Edward Schultz has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Edward Schultz?

James Edward Schultz's DOT number is 1266056. 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). Need-A-Tow Safety Record, DOT 1266056. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1266056
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