PJ'S TOWING LLC

LEXINGTON PARK, MD

USDOT 3064486 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: PATRICK JOHN FORREST JR. Company officer 2: TRINA LEE FORREST General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials +1 more Based in LEXINGTON PARK, MD Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 12, 2020
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: PATRICK JOHN FORREST JR.
Company officer 2: TRINA LEE FORREST
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PJ'S TOWING LLC (USDOT 3064486)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): PATRICK JOHN FORREST JR. (Company officer); TRINA LEE FORREST (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3064486/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5.6% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Power Units +9 (10 → 19) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +1 (6 → 7) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3064486
In FMCSA records since Nov 1, 2017 (~8y)
MC / docket MC057177
Company officer PATRICK JOHN FORREST JR.
Company officer 2 TRINA LEE FORREST
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 19 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 94,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
21555 GREAT MILLS ROAD
LEXINGTON PARK, MD 20653
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3064486
In FMCSA records since Nov 1, 2017 (~8y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 94,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 5.6% vs 23.4% -17.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.1% vs 6.7% +2.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.74 vs 1.80 -1.06
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 10 0 0
Trailers 8 0 0
Trucks 9 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 36 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 27 27 0
OOS inspections 2 2 0
OOS percentage 7.41% 7.41%
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
19
Drivers
7
Inspections
36
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
9.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PJ'S TOWING LLC is a motor carrier based in LEXINGTON PARK, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3064486. 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 19 power units and 7 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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

PJ'S TOWING LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 6 drivers, based in Lexington Park, MD. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 225% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (21) and VA (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Ford, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
9.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 54,010 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
5.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 54,010 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -8.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 6 7
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 10 19
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 21 3 14.3% Jul 8, 2026
Delaware (DE) 2 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2026
Virginia (VA) 2 0 0.0% Dec 4, 2024
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% Apr 11, 2026
New York (NY) 1 1 100.0% Sep 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 11
Kenworth 10
Peterbilt 7
Freightliner 5
Unknown 4
Anderson 1
Dako 1
Fontaine 1
Hyundai Translead 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.13 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.60 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 4.69 5 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 3.88 4 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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88369753 Jul 8, 2026 MD 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLTL, 396.17C-PI No
88169159 Jun 17, 2026 DE 3
DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE SEMI-TRAILER
Ticket: Unknown
1 392.2-SLLSR No
87605760 Apr 11, 2026 NJ 3 NJ
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 16-D No
87493439 Apr 3, 2026 MD 1 HOLLYWOOD MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 No
87454458 Mar 24, 2026 MD 2 HUNTINGTOWN MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.9A-LTSI, 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
87391349 Mar 23, 2026 MD 1 BALTIMORE MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86239268 Nov 3, 2025 MD 2 VIENNA MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 391.41APC, 393.9A-LBL, 392.2-SLLTCD Yes
86075287 Oct 15, 2025 MD 2 PRINCE FREDERICK MD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85786298 Sep 9, 2025 NY 3 LEVITTOWN NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
6 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCD Yes
85766925 Sep 9, 2025 MD 1 WALDORF MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85628196 Aug 25, 2025 MD 1 LEXINGTON PARK MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85628185 Aug 25, 2025 MD 1 LEXINGTON PARK MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85618880 Aug 25, 2025 MD 1 LEXINGTON PARK MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85618802 Aug 25, 2025 MD 1 LEXINGTON PARK MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85618794 Aug 25, 2025 MD 1 LEXINGTON PARK MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84752356 May 22, 2025 DE 3 MIDDLETOWN DE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84694297 May 15, 2025 MD 1 LEONARDTOWN MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84622964 May 7, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84088632 Mar 6, 2025 MD 2 CALVERT COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
83436695 Dec 19, 2024 MD 1 md-st.-marys-county
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83436694 Dec 19, 2024 MD 1 md-st.-marys-county
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83436693 Dec 19, 2024 MD 1 md-st.-marys-county
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83322210 Dec 4, 2024 VA 3 DUMFRIES VA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83305527 Dec 2, 2024 VA 3 DUMFRIES VA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83213762 Nov 21, 2024 MD 1 md-st.-marys-county
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD23A1056185 Aug 24, 2023 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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
Dec 3, 2018 MC57177-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q10 1280212 91X Oct 12, 2020 On file ACTIVE
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q10 1280212 BIPD/Primary Oct 12, 2018 Oct 12, 2020 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 12, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  2. Dec 3, 2018
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify PJ'S 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 PJ'S TOWING LLC

Is PJ'S TOWING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PJ'S TOWING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3064486 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'S TOWING LLC's safety rating?
PJ'S 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 PJ'S TOWING LLC had?
36 roadside inspections are on file for PJ'S 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 PJ'S TOWING LLC's out-of-service rate?
PJ'S TOWING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 9.1% (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'S TOWING LLC based?
PJ'S TOWING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 21555 GREAT MILLS ROAD, LEXINGTON PARK, Maryland 20653. 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'S TOWING LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. PJ'S TOWING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC057177). 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 PJ'S TOWING LLC operate?
PJ'S TOWING LLC self-reports 19 power units and 7 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'S TOWING LLC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for PJ'S 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.

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