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TREMENDO TOWING

USDOT 1721190 • 5612 J STREET, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD, 20743

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,721,190
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Maryland
Phone
2404178365
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
6,785
Physical Address
5612 J STREET, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD, 20743
Contact
Phone: 2404178365

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 48.6%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 25.2 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 17.1%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.4 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

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jan 14, 202590 day failure to pay fineACTIVEJan 17, 2025

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
44%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
81%

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

Inspections
35
Violations
135
32 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
48.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
17.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 35 of 35 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 35 inspections

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Violation Summary (135 violations from 35 inspections)

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Violation Summary (135 violations from 35 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1443Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL33—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable202Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55A-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:23A2-LCDLN23A2-LCDLN11——
fmcsr:41APC41APC11——
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.112-CCargo - Tiedown not adjustable10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VACBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55B-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
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:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.126D-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17B2-LDRRLamps and reflectors inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BLHFBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:386.83A1-OOSOPC386.83A1-OOSOPC11—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRWDriving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.45A-MCEMNo medical exam certificate106Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128(b)(1)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(a)Lamps and reflectors inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
48.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+25.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
17.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.86vs nat'l 1.80
+2.06 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 (35 inspections)

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Inspection History (35 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687548275RoadsideMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK223A2-LCDLN, 41APCYes
Mar 26, 202687426875ODENTON MDMDLevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LTSI, 393.81-H, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBYes
Mar 25, 202687471684WHITE MARSH MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.112-C, 393.128B-CLWV, 393.55A-BYes
Feb 26, 202687170859CLINTON MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.55A-BNo
Dec 23, 202586650706ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.110B3-CYes
Dec 18, 202586612702WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9391.41APC, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.100B-CYes
Dec 6, 202586503989BELTSVILLE MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WSYes
Nov 3, 202586238589WHITE MARSH MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A1No
Sep 30, 202585975570BALTIMORE MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A3, 393.78A-WSNo
Aug 12, 202585513224CORDOVA MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Aug 11, 202585490195ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI, 393.23-LEUYes
Jun 25, 202585044493WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLED, 391.41A-MCPCYes
May 15, 202584694425REISTERSTOWN MDMDLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.128B-CLWVYes
Apr 30, 202584540215ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 18, 202584439602CHARLES COUNTYMDLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.75A1-TFBMFYes
Mar 6, 202584089211RT 50 W/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 27, 202583994356RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3383.23A2-LCDLN, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Jan 31, 202583749334HOWARD COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK9391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Jan 15, 202583622015RUTHER GLEN VAVALevel 2VIKING SEMI-TRAILER10396.17C-PI, 386.83A1-OOSOPC, 393.55D2-BYes
Jan 3, 202583523622PRINCE GEORGES COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK8391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 391.45A-MCEM, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Nov 20, 202483203418ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LCLYes
Sep 26, 202482765030PRINCE GEORGES COUNTYMDLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9, 391.41A, 392.16No
Sep 4, 202482569650TALBOT COUNTYMDLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 20, 202481669220TRIANGLE VAVALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 396.17(c)No
Apr 19, 202481393148BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 393.11No
Apr 10, 202481316538CAROLINE COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9(a), 392.2, 393.95(a)Yes
Mar 1, 202480997970BALTIMORE CITYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.128(b)(1), 393.11, 393.17(a)Yes
Feb 21, 202480912869BALTIMORE COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2, 390.21T(b), 396.17(c)No
Dec 20, 202380433306I-695 W/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 18, 202380422460WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11A1-LHLM, 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PINo
Nov 1, 202380068610PRINCE GEORGES COUNTYMDLevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 393.95(f)Yes
Sep 27, 202379766986I-695 E/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78, 393.9(a)No
May 30, 202378767443DORCHESTER COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.17(b)Yes
May 15, 202378615914RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9(a)Yes
May 12, 202378602736QUEEN ANNES COUNTYMDLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

25 total · 60.0% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WASHINGTON DC3 · 2 OOS
ANNAPOLIS MD3 · 2 OOS
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY3 · 2 OOS
WHITE MARSH MD2 · 1 OOS
BALTIMORE CITY2 · 1 OOS
RT 50 E/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FAC2 · 2 OOS
BELTSVILLE MD1 · 1 OOS
BALTIMORE MD1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance104 · 23 OOS
Driver Fitness10 · 6 OOS
General/Admin5 · 1 OOS
Uncategorized2 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 15, 2022ALTOW00Rural TuscaloosaI-59...503708TREMENDO TOWING

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
MD-2024-0076-US1917Nov 9, 2024382.115(a); 387.7(a)$15,990Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 17, 2025
OOS
OOS order rescinded
90 day failure to pay fine
Jan 14, 2025
OOS
OOS order issued
90 day failure to pay fine
Nov 9, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $15,990
Case MD-2024-0076-US1917 • 382.115(a); 387.7(a)
May 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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