ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC

USDOT 920235 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Conditional rated INDIVIDUAL Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Based in EDMONSTON, MD Grade A · 89
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 1, 2018
Review these
  • 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 →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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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
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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.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78578 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 920235
In FMCSA records since Dec 6, 2000 (~25y)
MC / docket MC775306
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 19
Annual mileage 40,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5110 BUCHANAN STREET
EDMONSTON, MD 20781
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 920235
In FMCSA records since Dec 6, 2000 (~25y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 40,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.07 vs 1.80 -1.73
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

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%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
19
Inspections
48
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
9 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
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.

Carrier overview

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.

Inspection profile

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.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
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
Make Model Inspections
International 17
Ford 13
Peterbilt 7
Dodge 5
Kenworth 4
Mack 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
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
0 No
85331277 Jul 26, 2025 MD 1 COLLEGE PARK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85369655 Jul 25, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85369653 Jul 25, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85369498 Jul 25, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85369260 Jul 25, 2025 MD 1 COLLEGE PARK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85369213 Jul 25, 2025 MD 1 COLLEGE PARK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85369200 Jul 25, 2025 MD 1 COLLEGE PARK MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85335959 Jul 22, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
85335911 Jul 22, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85335890 Jul 22, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85335808 Jul 22, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85331107 Jul 22, 2025 MD 1 RIVERDALE PARK MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84998803 Jun 18, 2025 MD 1 COLLEGE PARK MD
RAM OTHER
Ticket: Dodge
0 No
84710800 May 17, 2025 MD 2 CLARKSBURG MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95A1 No
83091044 Nov 6, 2024 MD 1 md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride)
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299448 Aug 4, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299293 Aug 4, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299292 Aug 4, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299291 Aug 4, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299352 Aug 3, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299351 Aug 3, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299350 Aug 3, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299349 Aug 3, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82299337 Aug 3, 2024 MD 1 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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 PDF
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
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
  1. Jun 20, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Nov 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  3. Nov 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 29, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Nov 28, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  7. Nov 28, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  8. Nov 5, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Nov 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  10. Nov 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  11. Nov 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
  12. Feb 27, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

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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How to verify ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC

  1. 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC

Is ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 920235 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC's safety rating?
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC had?
48 roadside inspections are on file for ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC's out-of-service rate?
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 48 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC based?
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5110 BUCHANAN STREET, EDMONSTON, Maryland 20781. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC775306). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC operate?
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC self-reports 13 power units and 19 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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