HARBOR TOWING INC
USDOT 2250983 • 8515 RAINSWOOD DR- SUIT 102 1ST FLOOR, HYATTSVILLE, MD, 20785
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1470045 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000183 01 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TOWCA000183 01 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000184 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000183 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TOWCA000184 01 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000184 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2022 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | TOWCA000184 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2022 | Jun 27, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000184 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000183 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000183 01 | CARGO | Jul 22, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000184 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000184 01 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000184 00 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000183 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1470045 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2025 |
| MC1470045 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2024 |
| MC1470045 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 |
| MC1470045 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (39 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | BALTIMORE | 7.45 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 0.140 ON MU 2070 - B | ...517424 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALTIMORE | US 1 | ...347990 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MU4005 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | ...622145 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| Dec 8, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | YORK RD | ...392016 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| Nov 9, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTO NATIONAL PIKE | ...622145 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| Sep 6, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 1000 E NORTHERN PKWY | ...387267 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| May 11, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | MOUNTAIN RD | ...347990 | HARBOR TOWING INC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2014 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records