TIM'S TOWING INC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — TIM'S TOWING INC (USDOT 549116) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): TIMOTHY P BONNER (Company officer); STEVEN CRAWFORD (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/549116/ As of: Jul 18, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 5.6% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=65092 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: Clear to review.
Company profile
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InsuranceERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEPolicy effective Jan 1, 2020
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.54% | — |
| 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
TIM'S TOWING INC is a corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 549116. 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 14 power units and 10 drivers, with 46 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.6%. 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.
TIM'S TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Baltimore, MD. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, and operating authority is active for contract.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 37% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (26 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 393.17B2-LTSDM (Lamps and reflectors inadequate) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,092 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 26 | 3 | 11.5% | Jul 7, 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.21 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88351973 | Jul 7, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87299076 | Mar 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.71H10-CDDSDM, 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| 86881367 | Jan 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | WHITE MARSH MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86811239 | Jan 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85986302 | Oct 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Yes |
| 85709904 | Sep 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84471988 | Apr 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84327967 | Apr 7, 2025 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869832 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869831 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869683 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869682 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869660 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869659 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869658 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869657 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869643 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869612 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869611 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869610 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83869609 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83869608 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82918434 | Oct 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82908941 | Oct 14, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82908902 | Oct 14, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD0711079432 | Oct 27, 2007 | 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 | MC839618 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2013 | MC839618-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 0181540 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q37 0158934 | 34 | — | Jan 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 0181540 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM0004744 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2013 | Jan 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Jan 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 25 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 5 | 2 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 3 | 1 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CALVERT COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WHITE MARSH MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC839618
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
91X policy on file
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THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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46 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify TIM'S TOWING 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.
- 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.
- 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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