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METRO MOTOR TOWING INC

USDOT 3059828 • DBA: METRO MOTOR TOWING • 4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20007

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,059,828
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
District of Columbia
Phone
2025599339
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
300,000
BOC-3 Agent
REGISTERED AGENTS INC
Physical Address
4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20007
Mailing Address
4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20007-1557
Contact
Phone: 2025599339

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 28, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-054546ACTIVEUnknownApr 5, 2018

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryQ02 2831410ON FILEFeb 28, 2018Apr 19, 2018

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryQ02 2831410REPLACEDFeb 28, 2018Apr 4, 2018
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryQ11 0132417REPLACEDJan 18, 2018Feb 28, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEQ02 2831410BIPD/PrimaryApr 19, 2018Apr 19, 2018
TERM/REPLERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEQ02 2831410BIPD/PrimaryApr 4, 2018Apr 4, 2018
TERM/REPLERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEQ11 0132417BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2018

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC054546COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 23, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 5, 2018
MC054546MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 23, 2018—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
8%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
51
Violations
95
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.6%
Driver OOS %
11.8%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 51 of 51 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 51 inspections

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Violation Summary (95 violations from 51 inspections)

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Violation Summary (95 violations from 51 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general817Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps723Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.60—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency33—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general307Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19T(a)390.19T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9b(a)392.9b(a)11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.17Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:387.301(a)387.301(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.1 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.86vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (51 inspections)

Showing 50 of 51

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Inspection History (51 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 31, 202687457034WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 26, 202687435705WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 22, 202687354336WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 15, 202687052737WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLNo
Jan 14, 202686811119TEN MILE CREEK MDMDLevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.41-BNPBYes
Dec 31, 202586691926WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 15, 202586579017WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 23, 202586400056WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 13, 202586335917WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60C, 393.41-BNPBYes
Sep 3, 202585678679WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 391.41APCYes
Aug 24, 202585578743WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 4, 202585395185WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1393.41-BNPBYes
Jul 21, 202585281431WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 2, 202585163453WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 6, 202584896328WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL, 391.41APCYes
Mar 28, 202584267243WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSIVNo
Feb 7, 202583835223WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41A-MCPCNo
Feb 5, 202583785347WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUCRNo
Jan 2, 202583529112WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLUCR, 393.95A1, 393.95FNo
Dec 30, 202483497107PRINCE GEORGES COUNTYMDLevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 24, 202484794767WASHINGTON DCUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.95A1, 393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Nov 19, 202483198788WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 8, 202483126885WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Oct 19, 202482947868NEWARK DEDELevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSR, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR, 393.71H10-CDDSDMYes
Oct 10, 202482890792WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD GOLDL STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9(a), 396.17(c), 392.2Yes
Sep 22, 202482739980WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 25, 202482478014WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)No
Jun 28, 202481997754WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 24, 202481956693WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 18, 202481939167WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a)Yes
May 20, 202481680346WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 4, 202481524124WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 21, 202481403417WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 26, 202481214913WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSOA, 391.41A-MCPCYes
Mar 23, 202481193438WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41A-MCPCNo
Mar 13, 202481093275CARROLL COUNTYMDLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 393.17Yes
Feb 9, 202480824017WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3A1-STLNYes
Jan 27, 202480761869WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 15, 202380407217WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 4, 202380294965WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.60(d), 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A1No
Nov 28, 202380283393WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Nov 27, 202380248288WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41A-MCPCNo
Nov 4, 202380088027WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 6, 202379848019WASHINGTON DCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.95A1, 393.95K-EE, 393.60(d)No
Aug 23, 202379502583WASHINGTONDCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 11, 202379390049WASHINGTONDCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60(d)No
Jul 26, 202379251102WASHINGTONDCDCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A1-TFBMFYes
Jun 20, 202378929519PRINCE GEORGES COUNTYMDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.17(b), 391.41(a), 391.11(b)(5)Yes
Jun 1, 202378782722WASHINGTONDCDCLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLUCRNo
Apr 25, 202378462277WASHINGTONDCDCLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK5387.301(a), 390.21TB2-DOT, 391.41(a)No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

33 total · 27.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WASHINGTON DC39 · 8 OOS
WASHINGTONDC5 · 1 OOS
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY2 · 1 OOS
WASHINGTON DC1 · 1 OOS
CARROLL COUNTY1 · 1 OOS
NEWARK DE1 · 1 OOS
TEN MILE CREEK MD1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving29 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness16 · 6 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 31, 2025DCTOW00WASHINGTON5610 KANSAS AVENUE NW...A17439METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
Apr 2, 2025DCTOW00WASHINGTON2300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE...274625METRO MOTOR TOWING
Oct 4, 2024DCINJURY02WASHINGTON417 18TH STREET SE...708918METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
Sep 24, 2023DCTOW00WASHINGTON1 NEW YORK AVENUE NW...C47755METRO MOTOR TOWING
Dec 8, 2022DCTOW00WASHINGTON1401 22ND STREET SE...A05457METRO MOTOR TOWING
Dec 8, 2022DCTOW00WASHINGTON1401 22ND STREET SE...a17439METRO MOTOR TOWING
Dec 19, 2021DCINJURY01WASHINGTON0 WISCONSIN AVENUE NW...A00016METRO MOTOR TOWING
Nov 3, 2020DCTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 31, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in DC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in DC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 4, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in DC
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 24, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in DC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in DC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in DC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 19, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in DC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 3, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 19, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2018
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-054546
Apr 4, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary

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