PLE TOWING INC
USDOT 571376 • DBA: MILES TOWING & PLE TOWING • 6205 S HANOVER RD, ELKRIDGE, MD, 21075-5651
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
571,376
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4107964656
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
245,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
6205 S HANOVER RD, ELKRIDGE, MD, 21075-5651
Contact
Phone: 4107964656
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 13, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-648674 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21275240002 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | Q39 1351036 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2020 | May 31, 2024 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q03 1380242 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GPM0005364 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMM0005364 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM 5364 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CL 5364 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CL 5364 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM 5364 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21275240002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q03 1380242 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q39 1351036 | CARGO | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | IMM0005364 | CARGO | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM0005364 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 5364 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2013 | Apr 13, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CL 5364 | CARGO | Apr 13, 2013 | Apr 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CL 5364 | CARGO | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 5364 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2013 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC648674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC648674 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2020 |
| MC648674 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 20, 2008 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
25%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
72
Violations
55
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.3%
Driver OOS %
1.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
11
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
11
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
9
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
10
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 72 of 72 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 72 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (55 violations from 72 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.126(d)(4) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
15.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.76vs nat'l 1.80
-1.04 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 (72 inspections)
Showing 50 of 72
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
43 total · 18.6% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE22 · 3 OOS
HOWARD COUNTY20 · 1 OOS
SYKESVILLE MD10 · 2 OOS
BALTIMORE CITY3 · 2 OOS
FREDERICK COUNTY1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
6
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
10
Crash History (11 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GLEN BURNIE | 11.65 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 13.180 ON IS 97 - N | ...GA2021 | PLE TOWING INC |
| Mar 25, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | S/B 301 | ...S52463 | PLE TOWING INC |
| Dec 14, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2014 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 4, 2013 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2003 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 1996 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 13, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • CARGO
Mar 13, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 13, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 13, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 13, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 13, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 13, 2013
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-648674 Certificate
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Crashes11 crash records
FMCSA Crash File
Inspections72 inspection records
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StationI-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
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StationHOWARD COUNTY
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StationSYKESVILLE MD
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