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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Universal Towing & Recovery
DOT 1122734 · MC MC567220 · Franklin, KY
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Universal Towing & Recovery (DOT 1122734, MC MC567220) is a Kentucky-based interstate carrier headquartered in Franklin, KY. As of June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history 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 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM.

Authority Inactive
FMCSA Public Record
Timothy E Whitman
Operating as: Universal Towing & Recovery
DOT Number1122734
MC NumberMC567220
Street116 COATES RD
City / StateFranklin, KY 42134
Phone2707764323
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age23 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed06/21/2024
Company officerTimothy E. Whitman
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
23 yr 1 mo
Since 2003
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
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
116 COATES RD, Franklin, KY, 42134 · Open in Maps →
116 COATES RD, FRANKLIN, KY, 42134Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2003
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 Timothy E Whitman authorized to operate?

Timothy E Whitman'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 Timothy E Whitman's safety record?

Timothy E Whitman does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Timothy E Whitman operate?

Timothy E Whitman operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Timothy E Whitman insured?

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

Has Timothy E Whitman had any risk indicators?

Timothy E Whitman 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 Timothy E Whitman?

Timothy E Whitman's DOT number is 1122734 and MC number is MC567220. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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