A1 Towing — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
5 years (granted 2021)
Liability filing
$1M BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
1 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Free gmail.com inbox on the federal record
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Top Gun Recovery
DBA
A1 Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
2809 York Rd, Helena, MT 59602
Phone
(406) 422-8286
Power units
5
Drivers
2
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC1259622
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None · ⚠ Revocation pending
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Granted — Motor Property Common Carrier
- Involuntary Revocation — Common
- Involuntary Revocation — Common
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 1 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 1 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
topgunr3390@gmail.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 1 of 1 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
‘They are messing with interstate commerce’: Trucking company gets $12k A1’s tow bill - WREG.com
WREG.com · 10/30/2023
When Towing Becomes Predatory - FreightWaves
FreightWaves · 2/17/2025
Trucking Companies File $5 Million RICO Suit Against Towing Company - Heavy Duty Trucking
Heavy Duty Trucking · 3/14/2024
Trucking company planning to sue notoriously aggressive Memphis towing operation - CDLLife
CDLLife · 10/31/2023
News roundup, May 6: Uber Freight adds lease-on option; N.C.-based towing company charged for price gouging truckers - overdriveonline.com
overdriveonline.com · 5/6/2020
Trucking companies file $5 million lawsuit against A1’s Towing & Hauling - WREG.com
WREG.com · 3/8/2024
When Towing Companies Prey on Truckers - Heavy Duty Trucking
Heavy Duty Trucking · 12/1/2023
Charlotte tow company to pay victims $30K for illegally booting semi trucks and price gouging - CDLLife
CDLLife · 2/17/2026
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