VINNY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
USDOT 1561159 • 801 HIGHLAND STREET, FREDERICK, MD, 21701
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-609350 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 4, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000258468 | ON FILE | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ACP CIMP 3006792746 | ON FILE | Oct 3, 2016 | Jan 28, 2018 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000258468 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000166876 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2024 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000166876 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GPM9000465 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GPM9000465 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 3006792746 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 3, 2017 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ACP CIMP 3006792746 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 3006792746 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACP BAPC 3006792746 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2016 |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ACP CIMP 3006792746 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK004974-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK004974-00 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 3, 2013 | Jan 13, 2014 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK004974-00 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 3618121 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CAF 3618121 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 3, 2011 | Jan 13, 2014 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 3618121 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | CAF 3618121 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PTOWK000672-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK000672-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW006153-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2009 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW006153-00 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2008 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW006153-00 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3710627 | REPLACED | Sep 6, 2007 | Oct 3, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000258468 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000166876 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000166876 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000258468 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM9000465 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM9000465 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 3006792746 | CARGO | Jan 28, 2018 | Jan 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 3006792746 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 3, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 3006792746 | CARGO | Oct 26, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 3006792746 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2016 | Oct 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPC 3006792746 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 3, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 3006792746 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004974-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3618121 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2014 | Jan 13, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004974-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2014 | Jan 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK004974-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3618121 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3618121 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3618121 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000672-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK000672-00 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2010 | Oct 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW006153-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW006153-00 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2009 | Oct 3, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW006153-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3710627 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2008 | Oct 3, 2008 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC609350 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2016 |
| MC609350 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2014 |
| MC609350 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2013 |
| MC609350 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2010 |
| MC609350 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2009 |
| MC609350 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 100 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 100 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | Driveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (100 inspections)
Showing 50 of 100
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | FINKSBURG | MD 140 - BALTIMORE BLVD | ...AV5625 | VINNY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMPTON | I-64 E AT 0.25M W OF HAMPTON ROADS CENTER PARKWAY | ...359842 | VINNY'S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC |
| Dec 5, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MARYLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY | ...346246 | VINNY''S TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC |
| Oct 28, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0116 W | ...430639 | VINNY'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
| Oct 16, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2015 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2010 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events