BIG WHEEL TOWING AND SALVAGE LLC
DOT# 3550685
MC# 1189038CARRIER
Trust Score
15 / 100
F Critical
Components
Compliance · 40% 50
Safety · 35% 65
Insurance · 25% 85
Carrier is marked inactive by FMCSA No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
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Potential Chameleon Carrier
This carrier shares strong identity signals with a carrier that may have safety concerns. This is a heuristic flag, not a confirmed finding.
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DOT# 4532585—May have reopened as DOT 4532585 (BIG WHEEL TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC). Linked by: address, phone
Overview
Contact
Company Officers
GARY RECOTTA
Business Info
D&B #: 102429594
HazMat: HazMat Carrier
Fleet
6
Power Units
6
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Trucks6
Authority
Status: —
FMCSA add date: Jan 14, 2021
MCS-150
Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Mileage: 120 (2025)
Operation Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTYAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Related Companies
| Company | DOT# | MC# | Location | Status | Linked By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIG WHEEL TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC DBA: BIG WHEEL DIESEL AND WRECKER SERVICE | 4532585 | 1797435 | HAMMOND, LA | ACTIVE | AddressPhone |
| BIG WHEEL INC | 2033026 | 713882 | HAMMOND, LA | INACTIVE | Phone |
Recent Changes
Contactemail: bwoffice1902@gmail.com → grecotta15@gmail.comApr 30, 2026
Authoritycarrier status: ACTIVE → INACTIVEApr 30, 2026
Safety
No safety data on file
FMCSA has no safety inspection or crash data recorded for this carrier.
Insurance
$750,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSAT-00242-03 | $750,000 | Mar 3, 2021 | — | 91X |
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