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PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY

USDOT 4334494 Active Based in OCEAN CITY, MD

PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY is a motor carrier based in OCEAN CITY, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4334494. 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 1 power unit and 4 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 4 drivers, based in Ocean City, MD. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is on file.

Power Units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
2
0 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MD (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 393.17B2-LTSDM (Lamps and reflectors inadequate) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Ford is the most-inspected make.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common (Property)
Common
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 25.0% vs 6.7% +18.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
9711 STEPHEN DECATUR HWY
OCEAN CITY, MD 21842
Phone: 4438803655
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 4334494
Operation A

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
25%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
4 OOS · 80.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 6 2 33.3% May 3, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 6
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87756938 May 3, 2026 MD 2 —
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 30962TT · 1FDUF4HT3GEB88429
0 — No
87742149 May 1, 2026 MD 2 VIENNA MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 30962TT · 1FDUF4HT3GEB88429
1 2-SLLTCD No
86911176 Jan 27, 2026 MD 2 BISHOPVILLE MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 30954TT · 1FDXF46P37EA86731
5 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.71H10-CDDSDNS, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR Yes
86786315 Jan 12, 2026 MD 1 OCEAN CITY MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 30954TT · 1FDXF46P37EA86731
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D Yes
86409093 Nov 23, 2025 MD 2 STEVENSVILLE MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 30958TT · 1FDNX6DC5JDF05935
0 — No
84689711 May 15, 2025 MD 1 OCEAN CITY MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 30954TT · 1FDXF46P37EA86731
0 — No
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC1692722
PENDING
Granted Jan 23, 2025
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC1692722
DISMISSED
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jan 23, 2025 MC1692722 Common (Property) PENDING —
Unknown MC1692722 Common DISMISSED —
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 23, 2025
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
OCEAN CITY MD MD 2 1
BISHOPVILLE MD MD 1 1
STEVENSVILLE MD MD 1 0
VIENNA MD MD 1 0
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How to verify PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY

  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 PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY

Is PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4334494 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 PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY's safety rating? ▾
PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY 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 PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY 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 PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY's out-of-service rate? ▾
PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (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 PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY based? ▾
PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9711 STEPHEN DECATUR HWY, OCEAN CITY, Maryland 21842. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY have valid operating authority? ▾
PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY has 2 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY operate? ▾
PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY self-reports 1 power unit and 4 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 PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PINES TOWING AND RECOVERY. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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