GRATE'S WRECKER SERVICE INC
DOT# 516702
MC# 140433CARRIER
Trust Score
84 / 100
B Good
Components
Compliance · 40% 100
Safety · 35% 65
Insurance · 25% 85
No active cargo insurance on file
Confidence: medium · based on FMCSA safety, insurance & authority data
How is this calculated?
Overview
Address
Physical
1485 N STATE ROAD 9
LAGRANGE, IN 46761
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Mailing
P O BOX 220
LAGRANGE, IN 46761
Contact
Company Officers
TIMOTHY J GRATE
Business Info
Organization: PARTNERSHIP
HazMat: HazMat Carrier
Fleet
6
Power Units
4
Drivers
Equipment Breakdown
Owned Trucks6
Authority
Status: ACTIVE
FMCSA add date: Mar 16, 1993
Common authority: Sep 16, 1976
Authority History (3)
| Authority Type | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 15, 2008 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED → REVOKED | Sep 6, 2002 → Mar 30, 2004 |
| MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED → REVOKED | Sep 16, 1976 → Feb 13, 2001 |
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive-Away/Tow-Away
Active Certifications
Property
MCS-150
Last updated: Jan 30, 2026
Mileage: 20,000 (2025)
Operation Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTYAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier Operation
Interstate
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Recent Changes
New Carrierphy state: → INJun 27, 2026
Removedphy state: IN → (removed)Jun 26, 2026
Safety
No safety data on file
FMCSA has no safety inspection or crash data recorded for this carrier.
Insurance
$1,000,000
BIPD Coverage
—
Cargo Coverage
1 policy on file1 active
| Type | Status | Insurer | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Expires | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | Active | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 000 40 19 | $1,000,000 | Nov 30, 2009 | — | 91X |
Insurance History (13)
| Type | Insurer | Status | Coverage | Effective | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO · F34 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 30, 2009 | Dec 9, 2012 |
| BIPD · F91X | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 30, 2008 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| CARGO · F34 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 30, 2008 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| BIPD · F91X | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedNAMECHG | $750,000 | Nov 30, 2005 | May 1, 2006 |
| CARGO · F34 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | Name ChangedNAMECHG | $750,000 | Nov 30, 2005 | May 1, 2006 |
| CARGO · F34 | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Apr 29, 2004 | Nov 30, 2005 |
| BIPD · F91X | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 30, 2002 | Nov 30, 2005 |
| BIPD · F91X | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Feb 23, 2001 | Nov 30, 2002 |
| BIPD · F91X | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Nov 30, 1996 | Nov 30, 1996 |
| BIPD · F91X | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Nov 30, 1996 | Nov 30, 2000 |
| BIPD · F91X | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Dec 21, 1995 | Nov 30, 1996 |
| CARGO · F34 | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CancelledCANCEL | $750,000 | Aug 9, 1976 | Feb 13, 2004 |
| BIPD · F91 | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | ReplacedTERM/REPL | $750,000 | Aug 9, 1976 | Dec 21, 1995 |
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