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HEADS-UP RECOVERY LLC

USDOT 1561245 • 625 W PULASKI HWY, ELKTON, MD, 21921

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,561,245
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Maryland
Phone
4439078357
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
85
BOC-3 Agent
DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC
Physical Address
625 W PULASKI HWY, ELKTON, MD, 21921
Contact
Phone: 4439078357

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 61.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 38.1 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-579077ACTIVEUnknownDec 23, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0051293ON FILEOct 30, 2024Dec 13, 2024

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0051293CANCELLEDOct 30, 2024Dec 23, 2024
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCBIPD/PrimaryCA 0051293CANCELLEDAug 11, 2024Nov 5, 2024
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03951322REPLACEDAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2024
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM 5652NAME CHANGEDApr 1, 2007Sep 13, 2021
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM 5652REPLACEDApr 1, 2007Aug 11, 2021
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3681596CANCELLEDOct 17, 2006May 21, 2007
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3681596REPLACEDOct 17, 2006Apr 1, 2007
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3681596REPLACEDOct 13, 2006Oct 17, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0051293BIPD/PrimaryDec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
TERM/REPLAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0051293BIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
CANCELAGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INCCA 0051293BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2024Nov 5, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA03951322BIPD/PrimaryAug 11, 2024Aug 11, 2024
TERM/CANCLTHE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYCM 5652BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2021Sep 13, 2021
TERM/REPLTHE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANYCM 5652BIPD/PrimaryAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3681596BIPD/PrimaryMay 21, 2007May 21, 2007
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3681596BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2007Apr 1, 2007
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3681596BIPD/PrimaryOct 17, 2006Oct 17, 2006

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-579077VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC579077COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 26, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 23, 2024
MC579077COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 9, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 7, 2024
MC579077MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 23, 2021—Unknown
MC579077COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 24, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 7, 2007
MC579077MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 2, 2006REVOKEDJun 9, 2011

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
82%
Vehicle Maintenance
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
13
Violations
32
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
61.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
7.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 13 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (32 violations from 13 inspections)

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Violation Summary (32 violations from 13 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequate333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)21—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.19TA390.19TA10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNSFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER392.9BA-NOREGINTER10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71(h)(10)Fifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
61.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+38.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.46vs nat'l 1.80
+0.66 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (13 inspections)

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Inspection History (13 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 7, 202686725701NEWARK DEDELevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.16-D, 390.19TAYes
Oct 16, 202586092355NEWARK DEDELevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.71H10-CDDSDNS, 392.9BA-NOREGINTERYes
Oct 10, 202586024054ELKTON MDMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.41-BNPBYes
Sep 23, 202585848776CHESAPEAKE CITY MDMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.60D, 393.95F, 396.17C-PINo
Sep 11, 202585794118DARLINGTON MDMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.41-BNPBYes
Aug 6, 202585427539HAVRE DE GRACE MDMDLevel 2WINNEBAGO OTHER1393.23-LEUYes
Mar 28, 202584254506CECIL COUNTYMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16AD, 392.2-SLLMF, 396.17C-PINo
Jul 3, 202482043905CECIL COUNTYMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.41(a)(1), 393.41, 392.2Yes
Feb 8, 202480799195KENT COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41(a)(1), 393.75(b)No
Nov 3, 202380077333NEWARK DEDELevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.17B2-LTSDMYes
Jul 15, 202379180639ROUTE 41 HOCKESSINDELevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.9(a)No
May 1, 202378551568TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 10, 202378300741CECIL COUNTYMDLevel 2—2393.17(b), 393.71(h)(10)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 75.0% OOS
2024-072026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CECIL COUNTY3 · 2 OOS
NEWARK DE3 · 3 OOS
CHESAPEAKE CITY MD1
DARLINGTON MD1 · 1 OOS
ELKTON MD1 · 1 OOS
HAVRE DE GRACE MD1 · 1 OOS
KENT COUNTY1
TALBOT COUNTY1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 9, 2025DETOW00ODESSASR1 KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEM HWY...C17754HEADS-UP RECOVERY LLC
Sep 30, 2010DETOW00————
Jun 19, 2010NJTOW00————
Aug 25, 2009DETOW00————

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 9, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in DE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 23, 2024
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-579077
Dec 23, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Dec 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 11, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 30, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 25, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 21, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 17, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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