TEDS TOWING AND AUTO SERVICE INC
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TEDS TOWING AND AUTO SERVICE INC (USDOT 344031) 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): TAHIR SAJJAD CHOUDHARY (Company officer); TARIQ MAHMOOD (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/344031/ As of: Jul 23, 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 4.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144060 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceAMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
TEDS TOWING AND AUTO SERVICE INC is a corporation based in ACCOKEEK, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 344031. 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 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.8%. 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.
TEDS TOWING AND AUTO SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Accokeek, MD. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 138% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (18) and US (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
5.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 391.41(a)(1) (391.41(a)(1)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Dodge, Ford, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,060 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 15, 2022 to Aug 17, 2022 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 5.16 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.40 | 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 (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85500989 | Aug 12, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85149631 | Jul 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85149504 | Jul 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84957727 | Jun 11, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 84956579 | Jun 11, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84870708 | Jun 3, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84870577 | Jun 3, 2025 | MD | 1 | LA PLATA MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83575033 | Jan 10, 2025 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.41-BNPB, 392.16AD | Yes |
| 82960047 | Oct 14, 2024 | US | 2 | GREENBELT MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 81958430 | Jun 25, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81852734 | Jun 12, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81852733 | Jun 12, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81852731 | Jun 12, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81670132 | May 21, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81670121 | May 21, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81670120 | May 21, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81670119 | May 21, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81599681 | May 14, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 81430758 | Apr 23, 2024 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.16(a), 393.9(a), 393.81 | No |
| 81467744 | Apr 1, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81011432 | Mar 1, 2024 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 80714965 | Jan 29, 2024 | MD | 2 | CHARLES COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79251694 | Jul 27, 2023 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79251692 | Jul 27, 2023 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79204741 | Jul 21, 2023 | MD | 1 | CHARLES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD26A1336051 | Feb 7, 2026 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD16A0361546 | Sep 7, 2016 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD0007796875 | Jun 15, 1998 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC260240 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2022 | MC260240-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 18, 2022 | MC260240 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 12, 2022 | MC260240 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Mar 26, 2007 | MC260240-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 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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| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21266530001 | 34 | — | Oct 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21266530001 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000167 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000167 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000167 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA0000167 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 15, 2022 to Aug 17, 2022 | ||||||
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000167 00 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Aug 15, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000167 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Aug 15, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM8885792 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3598002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 3598002 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 273398 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 2006 | Oct 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | G023164700 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 31, 1997 | Mar 9, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY | BB 701 26 73 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 31, 1996 | May 31, 1997 | REPLACED |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | S824005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 15, 1993 | May 31, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 28, 2023
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 20, 2022
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Aug 19, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022insuranceNAMECHG — CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 15, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 17, 2022)
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2021
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Oct 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Jun 21, 2010
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Oct 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 19, 2007
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Mar 19, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 9, 2007insuranceCANCEL — PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 31, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 31, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 21, 1994
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES COUNTY | MD | 16 | 0 |
| LA PLATA MD | MD | 7 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 3 | 1 |
| GREENBELT MD | US | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC260240
common · N · MC
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHERN PILOT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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27 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify TEDS TOWING AND AUTO SERVICE INC
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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