Light Towing LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2284379 · Gaithersburg, MD 20882 · 2408321330
Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 06/19/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 70/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Light Towing LLC (DOT# 2284379) in Gaithersburg, Maryland has 55 inspections on record with 145 violations and a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 145 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 55 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 05/07/2025 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2024 | MD | 0 | 1 |
| 12/04/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 11/27/2024 | VA | 3 | 0 |
| 11/11/2024 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| 09/20/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-MAR-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, INC | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.