PLE TOWING INC
ELKRIDGE, MD
DBA: MILES TOWING & PLE TOWING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PLE TOWING INC (USDOT 571376) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. 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 — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/571376/ As of: Jul 20, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). 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 19% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65090 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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 Mar 13, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 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 74 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.33% | 20.93% | — |
| 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
PLE TOWING INC is a corporation based in ELKRIDGE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 571376. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 9 drivers, with 74 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
PLE TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Elkridge, MD. Across 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 48% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (42) and DE (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
18.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.4% of violations); top code 393.17B2-LTSDM (Lamps and reflectors inadequate) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Peterbilt, International, 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 65,090 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) | 43 | 10 | 23.3% | Jul 6, 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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 2.59 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 4.01 | 4 | — | 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 (74 rows) View all 74 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88345928 | Jul 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 87656778 | Apr 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 75A3-TAOL, 130B-CHVE, 45D-BHCR | Yes |
| 87235896 | Mar 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86397104 | Nov 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85863601 | Sep 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85798453 | Sep 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.128B-CLWV, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 85647210 | Aug 28, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 85369957 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369718 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85365603 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85365586 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85365488 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369592 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 85369288 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369197 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.41-BNPB, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 85365513 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85334853 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84899647 | Jun 5, 2025 | MD | 2 | OVERLEA MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Yes |
| 84279931 | Apr 1, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84190621 | Mar 21, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR, 393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Yes |
| 83892062 | Feb 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | HOWARD COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83892061 | Feb 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | HOWARD COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 83892060 | Feb 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | HOWARD COUNTY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83892059 | Feb 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | HOWARD COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83891574 | Feb 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | HOWARD COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25A1284817 | Aug 14, 2025 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD22A0898318 | Mar 25, 2022 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD19A0651174 | Dec 14, 2019 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD18A0537448 | Dec 27, 2018 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD18A0539418 | Dec 21, 2018 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0143105383 | Nov 5, 2014 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0142085120 | Jul 25, 2014 | VA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MD1311792983 | Jul 4, 2013 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1211969359 | May 11, 2012 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0309544100 | Jan 26, 2003 | MD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD0007597772 | Oct 9, 1996 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | MC648674 | 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 | |
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| Jun 20, 2008 | MC648674-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21275240002 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 13, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21275240002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 | REPLACED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21275240002 | 34 | — | Mar 13, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q39 1351036 | CARGO | — | Mar 13, 2020 | May 31, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q03 1380242 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2020 | Mar 13, 2025 | REPLACED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | IMM0005364 | CARGO | — | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2020 | REPLACED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | GPM0005364 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2013 | Mar 13, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CL 5364 | CARGO | — | Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 5364 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2008 | Apr 13, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 5364 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2013 | REPLACED |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CL 5364 | CARGO | — | Mar 13, 2008 | Mar 13, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 10, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 13, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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May 31, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Mar 17, 2020
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Mar 13, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 13, 2020insuranceCANCEL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 13, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 13, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 13, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 13, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2008
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 22 | 3 |
| HOWARD COUNTY | MD | 20 | 1 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 10 | 2 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 3 | 2 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| NEWARK DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| COLLEGE PARK MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| FREDERICK COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.126(d)(4) | Empty intermodal container not properly secured to prevent shifting when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC648674
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
CARGO policy on file
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THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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