Vinny's Towing and Recovery LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1561159 · Frederick, MD 21701 · 3016637777

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/16/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vinny's Towing and Recovery LLC (DOT# 1561159) in Frederick, Maryland has 101 inspections on record with 40 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

101 Inspections
11.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
25 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.9%
Carrier: 11.9% (12 of 101) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.0%
Carrier: 2.0% (2 of 101) National: 6.4%
62% OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Maryland
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Maryland

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

40 total violations across 101 inspections
14 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (35%)
Vehicle Maintenance
25
Unsafe Driving
12
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 7 states: CT, MD, NC, NY, PA, VA, WV
Level 1: 66 (65%) Level 2: 30 (30%) Level 3: 5 (5%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/16/2026 MD 2 0 0
02/10/2026 MD 2 0 0
01/23/2026 MD 1 0 0
12/08/2025 MD 2 0 0
12/01/2025 MD 3 0 0
11/10/2025 MD 1 0 0
11/04/2025 MD 2 0 0
10/24/2025 MD 2 0 0
10/22/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/29/2025 MD 1 1 0
05-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
05-JUN-25 VA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC609350
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary The Peninsula Insurance Company $1,000 10/03/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 25
Drivers 15
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/03/2006
MCS-150 Filed 20250820 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 280,000
Address 801 Highland Street, Frederick, MD 21701