TOWING GROUP INC
USDOT 3320096 • 2307 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1056253 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1056253 | REVOKED | Dec 19, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Dec 24, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0800000082 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2022 | Mar 9, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2021 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2020 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2020 | May 7, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | REPLACED | Aug 29, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP0800000177 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2019 | Sep 14, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0800000082 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2020 | May 7, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2019 | Sep 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP0800000177 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1056253 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1056253 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1056253 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2021 |
| MC1056253 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2021 |
| MC1056253 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2020 |
| MC1056253 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2020 |
| MC1056253 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2019 |
| MC1056253 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 16, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1056253 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2019 | REVOKED | Dec 19, 2022 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2020 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 18, 2020 |
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
4 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (37 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 66 WB | ...C47759 | TOWING GROUP INC |
| Feb 28, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALEXANDRIA CITY | I-395 SOUTH, RAMP TO SEMINARY RD | ...C47759 | TOWING GROUP INC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | E GUDE DR | ...S51267 | TOWING GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events