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  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Jan 7, 2019 · Docket MC953772.

PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC

USDOT 2193712 Active Based in GAITHERSBURG, MD

PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in GAITHERSBURG, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2193712. 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 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.4%. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 7 years on FMCSA's records, based in Gaithersburg, MD. Across 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
6
Drivers
4
Inspections
29
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
17.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Insurance
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Policy effective Jan 30, 2024
Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

24 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 700% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (16) and VA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

20.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.9% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Dodge, Ram, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 5.3% vs 23.4% -18.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 17.4% vs 6.7% +10.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.08 vs 1.80 -0.72
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Serves 51,587 carriers
Location & Contact
8905 EMORY GROVE RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Phone: 3012222220
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2193712
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 273,750 mi

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.4% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
17.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 133,144 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +17.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
5.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 133,144 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 7, 2019 to Oct 8, 2019 (274 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 29, 2018 to Jan 17, 2019 (19 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 17 3 17.6% Apr 21, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 0 0.0% Mar 23, 2026
Virginia (VA) 2 1 50.0% Jan 23, 2025
Delaware (DE) 2 0 0.0% May 13, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% Jun 8, 2024
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Nov 20, 2024
West Virginia (WV) 1 1 100.0% Jun 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Dodge 19
Ram 7
Custom Tra 1
Ford 1
Freightliner 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87835030 May 13, 2026 DE 1 —
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27947TT · 3C7WRMDL6MG586476
0 — No
87646002 Apr 21, 2026 MD 1 BALTIMORE MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 25491TT · 3C7WRMDLXMG526412
1 2-SLLLR No
87482910 Apr 1, 2026 MD 1 CLARKSBURG MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31056TT · 3C7WRNDL4NG204517
0 — No
87369428 Mar 23, 2026 PA 2 —
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 25491TT · 3C7WRMDLXMG526412
5 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.60D, 390.21TC-MC No
86401243 Nov 18, 2025 MD 1 PARKTON MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31056TT · 3C7WRNDL4NG204517
0 — No
85947554 Oct 1, 2025 MD 2 COLLEGE PARK MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27939TT · 3C7WRMDL2NG150922
2 393.60D, 396.17C-PI No
85743955 Sep 6, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC 40057969 · 3C7WRMDL6MG586476
0 — No
85050806 Jun 24, 2025 PA 3 pa-i-95-nb-mm-0.9-lower-chicheste
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 33400TT · 3FRNF6FC6FV513927
1 392.2-SLLTL No
85044903 Jun 24, 2025 WV 1 HURRICANE WV
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31056TT · 3C7WRNDL4NG204517
1 395.8A1-HOSP Yes
84982474 Jun 13, 2025 MD 1 PERRYVILLE MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 25491TT · 3C7WRMDLXMG526412
2 391.41APC, 393.9A-LHLI Yes
84868295 Jun 2, 2025 MD 2 SYKESVILLE MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27939TT · 3C7WRMDL2NG150922
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
84475750 Apr 23, 2025 MD 2 BALTIMORE MD
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31056TT · 3C7WRNDL4NG204517
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84206515 Mar 22, 2025 MD 2 I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31056TT · 3C7WRNDL4NG204517
0 — No
84103174 Mar 12, 2025 MD 2 md-i-270-s/b-hyattstown-scalehous
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31071TT · 3C7WRMBL0EG203006
0 — No
84024393 Mar 4, 2025 MD 1 md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride)
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27939TT · 3C7WRMDL2NG150922
1 393.9A-LLPL No
83679810 Jan 23, 2025 VA 3 LORTON VA
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 25491TT · 3C7WRMDLXMG526412
4 392.2-SLLSR, 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLSIV No
83656996 Jan 18, 2025 MD 2 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31056TT · 3C7WRNDL4NG204517
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
83296989 Dec 3, 2024 MD 2 md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 31071TT · 3C7WRMBL0EG203006
0 — No
83296974 Dec 3, 2024 MD 2 md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27939TT · 3C7WRMDL2NG150922
0 — No
83215145 Nov 20, 2024 NC 1 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-s
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27939TT · 3C7WRMDL2NG150922
0 — No
82518458 Aug 28, 2024 MD 2 md-i-270-s/b-hyattstown-scalehous
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 1908TT · 3C7WRMDL5JG322306
1 393.9(a) No
82441837 Aug 21, 2024 DE 3 NEW CASTLE DE
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
AZ P4A88T · 3AKJGLDRXHSHX6141
1 392.2 No
82324220 Aug 6, 2024 VA 1 MONTCLAIR VA
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 25491TT · 3C7WRMDLXMG526412
1 393.41 Yes
82091962 Jul 11, 2024 MD 2 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 25491TT · 3C7WRMDLXMG526412
4 393.95(f), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) No
81825900 Jun 8, 2024 NJ 1 CP SCALE
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 27939TT · 3C7WRMDL2NG150922
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC953772
Revoked
Granted Jan 7, 2019 Revoked Jan 7, 2019
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jan 7, 2019 MC953772 Common REVOKED Jan 7, 2019
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 8, 2019 MC953772-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Dec 22, 2016 MC953772-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q01 3031096 91X Jan 30, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 0694309 BIPD/Primary May 9, 2019 Jan 30, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4084527 BIPD/Primary Jan 17, 2019 May 9, 2019 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 19 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 29, 2018 to Jan 17, 2019
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4084527 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2017 Dec 29, 2018 CANCELLED
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC CA 0005853 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2016 Aug 24, 2017 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 8, 2019
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. May 9, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 7, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jan 7, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Jan 7, 2019
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 274 days (through Oct 8, 2019)
  7. Dec 29, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 29, 2018
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 19 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 17, 2019)
  9. Aug 28, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Aug 24, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 6 0
391.11(b)(5) Not physically qualified Driver Fitness 2 2
393.41 No or defective parking brake system on CMV Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC

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  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 PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC

Is PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2193712 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 PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC's safety rating? ▾
PJ TOWING AND SERVICES 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 PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC had? ▾
29 roadside inspections are on file for PJ TOWING AND SERVICES 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 PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 17.4% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC based? ▾
PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8905 EMORY GROVE RD, GAITHERSBURG, Maryland 20877. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC operate? ▾
PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC self-reports 6 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 PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PJ TOWING AND SERVICES LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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