P-TOW MOTORS INC
USDOT 2263221 • 908 SHENANDOAH COURT, JOPPA, MD, 21085
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-772469 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 8, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA05835979 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2024 | Dec 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 5835979 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2017 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1499274 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2014 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1499274 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2014 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRG006788-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2013 | Jan 23, 2014 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRG006788-01 | REPLACED | Feb 4, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRG006788-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2013 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7038902 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2012 | Feb 4, 2013 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7038902 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2012 | Feb 23, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA05835979 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. | CA 5835979 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 1499274 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 1499274 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRG006788-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2014 | Jan 23, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRG006788-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2013 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRG006788-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 7038902 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2013 | Feb 23, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 7038902 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2013 | Feb 4, 2013 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC772469 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2017 |
| MC772469 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2014 |
| MC772469 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2013 |
| MC772469 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2013 |
| MC772469 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 2012 | — | 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
3 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (12 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | ABINGDON | CO 1854 - PHILADELPHIA RD PHILADELPHIA RD (WB/L) V | ...S52801 | P-TOW MOTORS INC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CATON AVE | ...HH9270 | P-TOW MOTORS INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records