H & a Towing and Recovery LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4001836 · Waldorf, MD 20601 · 2406824272

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, H & a Towing and Recovery LLC (DOT# 4001836) in Waldorf, Maryland has 17 inspections on record with 9 violations and a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

17 Inspections
11.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
3 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 11.8%
Carrier: 11.8% (2 of 17) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 17.6%
Carrier: 17.6% (3 of 17) National: 6.4%
62% OOS rate better than 62% 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.

9 total violations across 17 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (56%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2
Unsafe Driving
3
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
3

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 3 states: MD, PA, VA
Level 1: 9 (53%) Level 2: 7 (41%) Level 3: 1 (6%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 PA 3 1 1
01/19/2026 MD 2 0 0
12/31/2025 MD 2 0 0
12/17/2025 MD 2 0 0
10/03/2025 VA 1 0 0
04/21/2025 MD 1 0 0
02/26/2025 MD 1 0 0
02/26/2025 MD 1 0 0
02/26/2025 MD 1 0 0
01/09/2025 MD 2 1 1

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 MC1808592
Common Authority N
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File

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 3
Drivers 3
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/22/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260320 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 200,000
Address 2460 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD 20601