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CANDIDO'S INC

DOT 494524MC 411137ActiveInterstateNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYSOMERSET, KY

COMPANY

Authority since
2024-10-10
MCS-150
2026-02-05 · 835,073 mi (2021)
Fleet
52 units · 2 trailers · 48 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
835,073 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
French 27%

ADDRESS

Physical
722 EAST MT VERNON ST
SOMERSET, KY 42501
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6066799077
Email
paul@candidostowing.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOSEPH F CANDIDO III
Title
PRESIDENT
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
4
Motor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayMachinery, Large ObjectsOther: TOWING SERVICE
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
23 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Severe Risk
3 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
17.6%
6 / 34 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Severe Risk

3 risk factors · 3 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
18 crashes · 1 fatal · 8 with injuries · 18 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
82% — 28 clean of 34 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
17.6% — driver OOS 2, vehicle OOS 6

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
43 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-05

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

1 fatal crash in the last 12 months
Elevated OOS rate 17% (last 24 mo)
5.8 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
82% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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