ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC
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.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC (USDOT 920235) 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: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/920235/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). 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 0% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78578 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Nov 1, 2018
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Process AgentINTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC775306ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a individual based in EDMONSTON, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 920235. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 19 drivers, with 48 roadside inspections on file. 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.
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 19 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Edmonston, MD. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 29% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (26) and DC (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; International, Ford, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 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) | 26 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 26, 2025 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87257680 | Mar 10, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85331277 | Jul 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369655 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369653 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369498 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369260 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369213 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85369200 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85335959 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85335911 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85335890 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85335808 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85331107 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE PARK MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84998803 | Jun 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
RAM OTHER
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 84710800 | May 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | CLARKSBURG MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A1 | No |
| 83091044 | Nov 6, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299448 | Aug 4, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299293 | Aug 4, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299292 | Aug 4, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299291 | Aug 4, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299352 | Aug 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299351 | Aug 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299350 | Aug 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299349 | Aug 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82299337 | Aug 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD23A1065894 | Jun 11, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DC0022101306 | Jul 15, 2022 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD16A0277414 | Oct 27, 2016 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1211944837 | Dec 14, 2012 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MD1111943127 | Oct 19, 2011 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1111764869 | Sep 11, 2011 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0710716564 | Feb 3, 2007 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0610533316 | Jan 20, 2006 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD0409503107 | Sep 24, 2004 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Feb 27, 2012 | MC775306-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5Y94901 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E94901 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 3006843281 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 3006843281 | CARGO | — | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | PM 7111675 | CARGO | — | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 28, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | PM 7111675 | CARGO | — | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 7111675 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 28, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 7111675 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 7111675 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | CAF 7111675 | CARGO | — | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 20, 2023
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2018
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Nov 28, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Nov 28, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Nov 5, 2014
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Nov 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Nov 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Nov 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 27, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 27 | 1 |
| RIVERDALE PARK MD | MD | 8 | 0 |
| COLLEGE PARK MD | MD | 5 | 0 |
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKSBURG MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| DUMFRIES SCALES SOUTH | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.35(b) | Making/causing false entries | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC775306
common · ACTIVE · MC
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
CARGO policy on file
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC
BOC-3 process agent · 4,362 carriers served
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48 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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How to verify ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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