Teds Towing and Auto Service INC Safety Record

DOT# 344031 · Accokeek, MD 20607 · 5713318906

A

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

Last inspected 08/12/2025

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

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, Teds Towing and Auto Service INC (DOT# 344031) in Accokeek, Maryland has 27 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 3.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

27 Inspections
3.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
7 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 3.7%
Carrier: 3.7% (1 of 27) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 27) National: 6.4%
76% OOS rate better than 76% of carriers in Maryland
21% crash rate better than 21% 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.

12 total violations across 27 inspections
1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (8%)
Vehicle Maintenance
8
Unsafe Driving
3
Driver Fitness
1

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, US
Level 1: 23 (85%) Level 2: 4 (15%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
08/12/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/02/2025 MD 1 0 0
07/02/2025 MD 1 0 0
06/11/2025 MD 1 0 0
06/11/2025 MD 1 0 0
06/03/2025 MD 1 0 0
06/03/2025 MD 1 0 0
01/10/2025 MD 2 1 0
10/14/2024 US 2 0 0
06/25/2024 MD 1 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 MC260240
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 10/01/2024
CARGO Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company N/A 10/01/2024

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 7
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/14/1989
MCS-150 Filed 20250109 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 40,000
Address 14323 Indian Head Hwy, Accokeek, MD 20607