Priority Towing and Recovery INC Safety Record

DOT# 2494199 · Columbia, MD 21044 · 2407808691

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 10/16/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Priority Towing and Recovery INC (DOT# 2494199) in Columbia, Maryland has 68 inspections on record with 43 violations and a 10.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

68 Inspections
10.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
17 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 10.3%
Carrier: 10.3% (7 of 68) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.5%
Carrier: 1.5% (1 of 68) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Maryland
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Maryland

Violation Categories · 43 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.

43 total violations across 68 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
22
Unsafe Driving
19
Driver Fitness
2

Inspection History · 68 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.

Inspected across 2 states: MD, VA
Level 1: 44 (65%) Level 2: 22 (32%) Level 3: 2 (3%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
10/16/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/19/2025 MD 2 0 0
08/20/2025 MD 2 0 0
07/31/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/30/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/22/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/22/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/22/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/22/2025 MD 1 1 0
07/22/2025 MD 1 0 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.

MC/MX Number MC864006
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Progressive Casualty Insurance Company $1,000 04/28/2026
BIPD/Primary Progressive Casualty Insurance Company $1,000 02/06/2026

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.

Power Units 17
Drivers 15
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/09/2014
MCS-150 Filed 20251114 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 700,000
Address 5305 Village Center Dr Ste 18, Columbia, MD 21044

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Resources

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