ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC
USDOT 779981 • DBA: ADVENTURE TOURS • 17517 B INDIAN HEAD HWY, ACCOKEEK, MD, 20607
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-365614 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 20, 2026 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | KCA 2676457 | ACTIVE | Feb 19, 2026 | — |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2676457 | ON FILE | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012362403 | ON FILE | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (34 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012362403 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012362302 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2023 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012362302 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2023 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA012362201 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2023 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA012362201 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2023 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152101 0049791 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152001 0049791 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2020 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 5G1001162-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2020 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 5G1001162-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 5G1001162-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2017 | Feb 19, 2018 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | WFCUM00192-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WFCCA00190-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 19, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 92A2CA0000695-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2013 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 96A2UB0000386-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2013 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 96A2UB0000386-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2013 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 92A2CA0000695-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2013 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA4014158544 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2012 | Feb 19, 2013 |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BIPD/Primary | BUA4014158544 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2012 |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UKF-UM-0010010-0 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2010 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA4014158544 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2010 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 92A2CA0000054-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2010 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 96A2UB0000014-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2007 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 92A2CA0000054-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2007 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Excess | 96A2UB0000014-00 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2010 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA101142-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2006 | Feb 19, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA101142-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2005 | Feb 19, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA10114201 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2004 | Feb 19, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA101142 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2003 | Feb 19, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA101142 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RPT 000 1649 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2002 | Feb 19, 2003 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RPT 000 1649 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2001 | Feb 19, 2002 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RPT 000 1649 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2001 | Aug 29, 2001 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PBA 0000 072 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2000 | Feb 19, 2001 |
| ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUS 8403 790 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 1999 | Feb 19, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2676457 | BIPD | Unknown | Unknown |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2676457 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012362403 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012362403 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012362302 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012362302 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA012362201 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA012362201 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152101 0049791 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152001 0049791 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO | 5G1001162-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2020 | Feb 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO | 5G1001162-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO | 5G1001162-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2018 | Feb 19, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | WFCUM00192-00 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | WFCCA00190-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2017 | Feb 19, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 92A2CA0000695-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 96A2UB0000386-00 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 96A2UB0000386-00 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 92A2CA0000695-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BUA4014158544 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2013 | Feb 19, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BUA4014158544 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2012 | Feb 19, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | UKF-UM-0010010-0 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA4014158544 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 92A2CA0000054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2010 | Feb 19, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 96A2UB0000014-00 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2010 | Feb 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA101142-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 92A2CA0000054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 96A2UB0000014-00 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 19, 2007 | Feb 19, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA101142-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2006 | Feb 19, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA10114201 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2005 | Feb 19, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA101142 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2004 | Feb 19, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA101142 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | RPT 000 1649 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2003 | Feb 19, 2003 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | RPT 000 1649 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2002 | Feb 19, 2002 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | RPT 000 1649 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2001 | Aug 29, 2001 |
| CANCEL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | PBA 0000 072 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2001 | Feb 19, 2001 |
| CANCEL | ACCELERATION NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BUS 8403 790 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2000 | Feb 19, 2000 |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2026 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2025 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2022 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2021 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2020 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2016 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2013 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2012 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2011 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2007 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2006 |
| MC365614 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2005 |
| MC365614 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1999 | — | 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
13 states • 418 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from latest 100 of 418 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 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 (418 inspections)
Showing 50 of 418
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WASHINGTON | 660 NORTH CAPITOL STREET NW | ...000632 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| Oct 8, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURTONSVILLE | 38.84 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 1.550 ON MD 198 | ...A02961 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW YORK NEW YORK | Ref Marker: | ...084335 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| May 4, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | CHESTERFIELD | I-95 | ...081662 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | JOHNSTON RD | ...081639 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| Jun 12, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 200 BAYVIEW BLVD | ...067174 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| Aug 14, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | WEEHAWKEN TWP | NJ 495 | ...066795 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC |
| Sep 11, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2018 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2017 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2014 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2005 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events