ABE'S TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 841835 • 2500 CALVERT STREET, WASHINGTON, DC, 20008
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-366313 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2614420-006 | ON FILE | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG417707 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 15, 2014 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2614420-006 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2614420 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2477191 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2337758 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2337758 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2021 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2195249 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2195249 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2195249 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2049511 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK2049511 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1894835 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA169037 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2017 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA169037 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Mar 25, 2017 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA169037 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1121037 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1121037 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2013 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02 UUN OJ1571 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2011 | Oct 15, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02 HHU QO2916 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2011 | Oct 15, 2013 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02HHUQO2916 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02HHUQO2916 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 02UENQO2915 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02 HHU QO2916 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 02HHUQO2916 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | YSMCUP959K1522TIL | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | Y810959K1522PHX | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Excess | YSM-CUP-959K1522-TIL-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2004 | Nov 7, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-959K1522-IND-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2004 | Nov 7, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-959K1522-IND-04 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Excess | YSM-CUP-959K1522-TIL-04 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | YSMCUP959K1522TIL | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2002 | Oct 15, 2004 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Y650959K1522IND | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2002 | Oct 15, 2004 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUP425H7350IND99 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 1999 | Nov 17, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CUP425H7350IND99 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 15, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 650426H6316IND99 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 1999 | Nov 17, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 650426H6316IND99 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 1999 | Oct 15, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2614420-006 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2614420-006 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2614420 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2477191 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2337758 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2337758 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2022 | Sep 19, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2195249 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2195249 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2195249 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2021 | Jan 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2049511 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK2049511 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1894835 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA169037 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA169037 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2017 | Mar 25, 2017 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA169037 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG417707 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1121037 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1121037 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2014 | Apr 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 UUN OJ1571 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 HHU QO2916 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02UENQO2915 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2011 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02 HHU QO2916 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2011 | Oct 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02HHUQO2916 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | YSMCUP959K1522TIL | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02HHUQO2916 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 02HHUQO2916 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | Y810959K1522PHX | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | YSM-CUP-959K1522-TIL-04 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 7, 2008 | Nov 7, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-810-959K1522-IND-04 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2008 | Nov 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y-810-959K1522-IND-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | YSM-CUP-959K1522-TIL-04 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | YSMCUP959K1522TIL | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y650959K1522IND | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 15, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 650426H6316IND99 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2002 | Nov 17, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CUP425H7350IND99 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 17, 2002 | Nov 17, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 650426H6316IND99 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2002 | Oct 15, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CUP425H7350IND99 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 15, 2002 | Oct 15, 2002 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2021 |
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2019 |
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2014 |
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2014 |
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC366313 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2013 |
| MC366313 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 1999 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 90 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 90 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83(d) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (90 inspections)
Showing 50 of 90
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 1400 KENILWORTH AVENUE NE | ...167340 | ABE'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 3429 M STREET NW | ...E53714 | ABE'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ACCOKEEK | MD 210 - INDIAN HEAD HWY SB/L | ...023109 | ABE'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 6, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | KENILWORTH AVE | ...JZ9640 | ABE''S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 900 6TH STREET NW | ...C92633 | ABE'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NORTH LYNN STREET | ...B94133 | ABE'S TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 2, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2015 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2011 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2007 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2006 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2004 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events