ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
WASHINGTON, DC
DBA: MOES TOWING SERVICE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 3434495) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): MUTAMAD HAJHASSAN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3434495/ As of: Jul 24, 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.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
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.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 10.7% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44398 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceINCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 9, 2025
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1113713ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 117 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.9% | 4.6% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a motor carrier based in WASHINGTON, DC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3434495. 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 23 power units and 40 drivers, with 117 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.7%. 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.
ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 40 drivers, based in Washington, DC. Across 78 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
78 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 189% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in DC (57) and GA (10), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
12.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 40 drivers; Ford, Dodge, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,398 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia (DC) | 66 | 1 | 1.5% | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| US (US) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 11 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 2 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.81 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 3.21 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (117 rows) View all 117 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88458872 | Jul 19, 2026 | DC | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 88458837 | Jul 19, 2026 | DC | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88435497 | Jul 17, 2026 | DC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88425493 | Jul 16, 2026 | DC | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 88390967 | Jul 12, 2026 | DC | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88372385 | Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88336628 | Jul 7, 2026 | DC | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88268280 | Jun 28, 2026 | DC | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87791852 | May 7, 2026 | DC | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87735917 | May 1, 2026 | DC | 1 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87670642 | Apr 24, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87668249 | Apr 23, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87580869 | Apr 14, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87530250 | Apr 9, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 87530249 | Apr 9, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87484092 | Apr 2, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87446024 | Mar 30, 2026 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87354883 | Mar 23, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87330463 | Mar 18, 2026 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 87329978 | Mar 18, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87258267 | Mar 11, 2026 | DC | 1 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87248039 | Mar 8, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87113418 | Feb 22, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87113406 | Feb 22, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 87054731 | Feb 15, 2026 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC0026021143 | Feb 16, 2026 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DC0025120934 | Aug 9, 2025 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009444824 | May 16, 2024 | GA | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| DC0023129974 | Aug 9, 2023 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD21A0769744 | Feb 13, 2021 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2020 | MC1113713-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5NACA3030-05 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 9, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5NACA3030-05 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA8041-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2024 | Jun 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2024
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Jun 12, 2023
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Jun 9, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2022
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Jun 9, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2022
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Jun 9, 2021
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Jun 9, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 23, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 73 | 1 |
| WASHINGTONDC | DC | 8 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 5 | 3 |
| BLADENSBURG MD | US | 4 | 1 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 3 | 2 |
| WASHINGTON DC | US | 3 | 0 |
| DECATUR GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| JONESBORO GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| LAWRENCEVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.82 | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.128 | No/improper securement of vehicles | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1113713
common · ACTIVE · MC
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INCLINE AMERICAS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 16,884 carriers served
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117 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
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- 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.
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