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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
John Collins Towing
DOT 1253255 · Birch River, WV
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

John Collins Towing (DOT 1253255) is a West Virginia-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Birch River, WV. 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
John P Collins
Operating as: John Collins Towing
DOT Number1253255
MC Number—
Street909 POWELL CREEK RD
City / StateBirch River, WV 26610-8004
Phone3046495646
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr
MCS-150 filed02/18/2025
Company officerJohn P Collins
Power units4
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
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr
Since 2004
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
3/26/2025WVII00Pass
3/26/2025WVII00Pass
3/26/2025WVII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
909 POWELL CREEK RD, Birch River, WV, 26610-8004 · Open in Maps →
909 POWELL CREEK RD, BIRCH RIVER, WV, 26610-8004Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 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 John P Collins authorized to operate?

John P Collins'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 John P Collins's safety record?

John P Collins has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John P Collins operate?

John P Collins operates 4 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John P Collins insured?

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

Has John P Collins had any risk indicators?

John P Collins 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 John P Collins?

John P Collins's DOT number is 1253255. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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