TED'S TOWING SERVICE INC
USDOT 65125 • 4920 HAZLEWOOD AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21206
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-125030 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4710L872 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2015 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | Y-630-939K657A-TIL-07 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 26, 2015 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD | P9A2CA0000019-01 | ON FILE | May 17, 2005 | Aug 1, 2007 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MR-4710L872-12-CAG | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Jul 30, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA-4710L872-07-CAG | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | P9A2CP0000019-03 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2005 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CM23454593 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 1984 | May 17, 2005 |
| MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | REPLACED | Jun 24, 1963 | May 17, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 4710L872 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-630-939K657A-TIL-07 | CARGO | Aug 26, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | MR-4710L872-12-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | P9A2CA0000019-01 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | P9A2CP0000019-03 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BA-4710L872-07-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. | CM23454593 | CARGO | May 17, 2005 | May 17, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. | — | BIPD | May 17, 2005 | May 17, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-125030 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC125030 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 15, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 113 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from latest 100 of 113 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 4 | 4 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNS | Fifth wheel defective | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17(a) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (113 inspections)
Showing 50 of 113
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WHITE MARSH | CO 3959 - STEVENS RD AT US 40 - PULASKI HWY (WB/L) | ...004238 | TED'S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...843549 | TED''S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Feb 25, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | DARLINGTON RD | ...062900 | TED''S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NO NAME | ...866166 | TED''S TOWING SERVICE INC |
| Apr 16, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2015 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2014 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2014 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2013 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2013 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2011 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2008 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2006 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2003 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 1995 | MD | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 1994 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD-2026-0014-US2027 | Feb 25, 2026 | 382.309 | $9,690 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events