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SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC

USDOT 1815179 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: DENNIS W SPONAUGLE General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects +3 more Based in CUMBERLAND, MD Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jan 1, 2026
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 34 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC Details →
Company officer: DENNIS W SPONAUGLE
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
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TruckCodex risk summary — SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC (USDOT 1815179)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): DENNIS W SPONAUGLE (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 34
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1815179/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 34

CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1815179
In FMCSA records since Sep 26, 2008 (~17y)
MC / docket MC732931
Company officer DENNIS W SPONAUGLE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Paper Products, Construction
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 303,218 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (304) 813-5999
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1609 VIRGINIA AVE
CUMBERLAND, MD 21502
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1815179
In FMCSA records since Sep 26, 2008 (~17y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 303,218 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.39 vs 1.80 -1.41
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0
Trucks 4 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 45 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 28 28 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
4
Inspections
45
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC is a motor carrier based in CUMBERLAND, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1815179. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 4 drivers, with 45 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 4 drivers, based in Cumberland, MD. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 121% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (16) and WV (14), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 15 0 0.0% Oct 9, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 12 0 0.0% Dec 1, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 19
International 18
Ford 5
Kenworth 2
Trailer 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.03 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 0.87 1 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (45 rows) View all 45 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86456788 Dec 1, 2025 WV 1 WILEY FORD WV
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 09662TT · 1NKWL49X6SR374652
0 — No
86456787 Dec 1, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24340TT · 2NPLHZ7X36M641807
0 — No
86456782 Dec 1, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24337TT · 1HTEUMML2RS852697
0 — No
86456781 Dec 1, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 968F96 · 1XP5DB9X26N876505
0 — No
86011330 Oct 9, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24340TT · 2NPLHZ7X36M641807
0 — No
86011471 Oct 8, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24337TT · 1HTEUMML2RS852697
0 — No
86011469 Oct 8, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 14734TT · 1HTEUMML4NH874501
0 — No
86011457 Oct 8, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 968F96 · 1XP5DB9X26N876505
0 — No
86011443 Oct 8, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 32705TT · 3HAEUMML6PL651258
0 — No
86011433 Oct 8, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD S15819 · 1NKWL49X6SR374652
0 — No
86011423 Oct 8, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24345TT · 1NPXL40X3HD431827
0 — No
85977033 Oct 2, 2025 WV 2 ROMNEY WV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 968F96 · 1XP5DB9X26N876505
3 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.11A1-CSURR No
85506211 Aug 14, 2025 PA 2 SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 968F96 · 1XP5DB9X26N876505
4 392.2-SLLEWA1, 396.17C-PI No
84968548 Jun 13, 2025 MD 2 CUMBERLAND MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 14734TT · 1HTEUMML4NH874501
2 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI No
84511717 Apr 28, 2025 MD 2 HANCOCK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 14734TT · 1HTEUMML4NH874501
0 — No
84163932 Mar 19, 2025 MD 1 GARRETT COUNTY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24345TT · 1NPXL40X3HD431827
0 — No
84129051 Mar 13, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 09662TT · 1NPALU9X55D859581
0 — No
84129043 Mar 13, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24345TT · 1NPXL40X3HD431827
0 — No
84129034 Mar 13, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 968F96 · 1XP5DB9X26N876505
0 — No
84128998 Mar 13, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 32705TT · 3HAEUMML6PL651258
0 — No
84128988 Mar 13, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24340TT · 2NPLHZ7X36M641807
0 — No
83574063 Jan 8, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 14734TT · 1HTEUMML4NH874501
0 — No
83573932 Jan 8, 2025 WV 5 WILEY FORD WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24337TT · 1HTEUMML2RS852697
0 — No
82814408 Oct 2, 2024 MD 1 FINZEL SCALE HOUSE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 24337TT · 1HTEUMML2RS852697
0 — No
82802732 Oct 1, 2024 MD 1 FINZEL SCALE HOUSE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 14734TT · 1HTEUMML4NH874501
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD1412431555 Nov 21, 2014 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC732931
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 2, 2017 MC732931 NC REVOCATION NC →
May 3, 2017 MC732931 NC REVOCATION NC →
Jan 28, 2011 MC732931-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9617135 34 — Jan 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9618328 91X $1,000,000 Jan 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 6546394 BIPD/Primary — Feb 16, 2018 Jan 1, 2026 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0052021 BIPD/Primary — Jun 5, 2017 Jul 5, 2017 NAME CHANGED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0052021 BIPD/Primary — Jun 5, 2017 Jun 1, 2017 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6187625 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2017 Feb 16, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0052021 BIPD/Primary — Apr 4, 2017 Jun 1, 2017 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0052021 BIPD/Primary — Apr 4, 2017 Jun 5, 2017 NAME CHANGED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0052021 BIPD/Primary — Mar 10, 2017 Apr 4, 2017 REPLACED
VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 9391732 BIPD/Primary — Nov 19, 2012 Mar 10, 2017 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7744878 BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2011 Dec 7, 2012 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7744878 BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2011 Nov 19, 2012 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 7744878 CARGO — Jan 24, 2011 Dec 7, 2012 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 16, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Jul 5, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Jun 5, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Jun 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. May 31, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. May 1, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Apr 4, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Mar 10, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Dec 7, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Dec 7, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  12. Nov 20, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Nov 19, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  14. Jan 28, 2011
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC

Is SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1815179 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC's safety rating? ▾
SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC had? ▾
45 roadside inspections are on file for SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 45 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC based? ▾
SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1609 VIRGINIA AVE, CUMBERLAND, Maryland 21502. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC732931). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC operate? ▾
SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC self-reports 7 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for SPONAUGLE TOWING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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