CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
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Power Units
88
Drivers
79
Trailers
11
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Jul 7, 2025
Out of Service
No
About CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
Central Iowa Towing and Recovery is a full-service, licensed towing and recovery company based in Story County, Iowa, serving central Iowa including Ames, Des Moines, Marshalltown, and Webster City. The company provides emergency roadside assistance and specialized towing services for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles, with 24/7 availability and a fleet of 88 power units.
Risk Signals — CENTRAL IOWA TOWING AND RECOVERY INC
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Equipment for sale
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Financial risk
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Recent activity
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Related Companies1 found
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Service RegionsActive in 5 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History2 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 15, 2026 · IA
Clean rate (90d)
10%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
2
Vehicle OOS Rate
0%
0 of 2
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 2
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
0
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
29
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Tow-Away
28
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(4.5 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
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Contact Information
Physical Address
AMES, IA 50010
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category74 total
Most common category
General Safety · 30% of violations
across 6 categories
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Fleet Analytics36 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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