Matthews Towing & Recovery LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2795168 · Smyrna, DE 19977 · 3028244649
Poor safety record — scored 80/100. Significantly elevated out-of-service rates, violations, or crash involvement.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 80/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Matthews Towing & Recovery LLC (DOT# 2795168) in Smyrna, Delaware has 5 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: F (poor 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 · 8 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 · 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 08/08/2025 | MD | 4 | 0 |
| 07/23/2025 | NJ | 0 | 1 |
| 03/21/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/03/2023 | DE | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-AUG-25 | DE | 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 | Rock Ridge Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Vantapro Specialty Insurance Company | $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.