TREMENDO TOWING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TREMENDO TOWING (USDOT 1721190) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): NELSON ORLANDO RAFAELANO PLATA (Company officer); NELSON ORLANDO RAFAELANO PLATA (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1721190/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 17.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 54.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178051 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (3 → 4) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +7 (3 → 10) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 38 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 19.23% | 53.85% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TREMENDO TOWING is a motor carrier based in CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1721190. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 10 drivers, with 38 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 54.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
TREMENDO TOWING is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Capitol Heights, MD. Across 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 62.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
24 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 118% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (20) and DC (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
62.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.8% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,051 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 3 10FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 3 4FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 22 | 14 | 63.6% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 7 | — | 2.10 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 7.80 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 11.93 | 12 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (38 rows) View all 38 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88352146 | Jul 7, 2026 | MD | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | Yes |
| 88070793 | Jun 8, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 395.8A | No |
| 87706806 | Apr 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 209D-STPAL, 81-H | Yes |
| 87548275 | Apr 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | ROSEDALE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87426875 | Mar 26, 2026 | MD | 1 | ODENTON MD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.81-H, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Yes |
| 87471684 | Mar 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | WHITE MARSH MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.128B-CLWV, 393.112-C, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 87170859 | Feb 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | CLINTON MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.55A-B | No |
| 86650706 | Dec 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.110B3-C, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 86612702 | Dec 18, 2025 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 391.41APC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 86503989 | Dec 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | BELTSVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.60D | Yes |
| 86238589 | Nov 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | WHITE MARSH MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 85975570 | Sep 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.95A3 | No |
| 85513224 | Aug 12, 2025 | MD | 2 | CORDOVA MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85490195 | Aug 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.23-LEU, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 85044493 | Jun 25, 2025 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.126D-CIM, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 84694425 | May 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | REISTERSTOWN MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| 84540215 | Apr 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84439602 | Apr 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.45A-BLHF, 393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 84089211 | Mar 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83994356 | Feb 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LRLI, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83749334 | Jan 31, 2025 | MD | 2 | HOWARD COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 83622015 | Jan 15, 2025 | VA | 2 | RUTHER GLEN VA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 386.83A1-OOSOPC, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 83523622 | Jan 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 83203418 | Nov 20, 2024 | MD | 2 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 82765030 | Sep 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isuzu
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6 | 393.9, 391.41A, 392.16 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0002652567 | May 15, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 14, 2025oosOut-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
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Nov 9, 2024enforcementEnforcement case MD-2024-0076-US1917 — $15,990
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 3 | 2 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 3 | 2 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 3 | 2 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 2 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| WHITE MARSH MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BELTSVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CAROLINE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 4 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.128(b)(1) | Vehicle not secured, front and rear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify TREMENDO TOWING
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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