ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC
USDOT 3434495 • DBA: MOES TOWING SERVICE • 2307 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20018
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,434,495
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2025285529
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
23
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
MCS-150 Mileage
215,887
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2307 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20018
Mailing Address
2307 BLADENSBURG RD NE, WASHINGTON, DC, 20018-1410
Contact
Phone: 2025285529
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
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: Jun 9, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1113713 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA8041-04 | ON FILE | Jun 9, 2024 | Jun 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1090-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1090-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1090-01 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1090-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2021 | May 5, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAA1090-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 9, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA8041-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2023 | Jun 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | AAA1090-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 9, 2021 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1113713 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2025 |
| MC1113713 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2024 |
| MC1113713 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 |
| MC1113713 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2022 |
| MC1113713 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 |
| MC1113713 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2021 |
| MC1113713 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
7%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
104
Violations
105
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
6.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
23
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
Crash Records
5
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
6
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
8
Sep
7
Oct
2
Nov
6
Dec
1
Jan
5
Feb
6
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 104 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 104 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (105 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 5 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 5 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A1-LPLOWR | Lighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.05vs nat'l 1.80
-0.75 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (104 inspections)
Showing 50 of 104
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
77 total · 13.0% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
WASHINGTON DC67 · 1 OOS
ATLANTA GA5 · 3 OOS
BLADENSBURG MD4 · 1 OOS
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY3 · 2 OOS
NORCROSS GA1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance47 · 12 OOS
Unsafe Driving35 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness13 · 4 OOS
Controlled Substances/Alcohol2 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4
Crash History (5 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 600 3RD STREET SW | ...334373 | ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 3393 BLAINE STREET NE | ...274627 | ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| May 16, 2024 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SAVANNAH | E Victory Drive At Wallin St | ...A21836 | ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 400 COLLEGE STREET NW | ...A20553 | MOES TOWING SERVICE |
| Feb 13, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BLADENSBURG RD | ...A00226 | ALWAYS TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 9, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2024
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2023
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2022
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 5, 2022
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2021
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