Coastal Towing INC Safety Record
DOT# 522956 · Lewes, DE 19958 · 3026456300
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Coastal Towing INC (DOT# 522956) in Lewes, Delaware has 33 inspections on record with 25 violations and a 21.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 25 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 · 33 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 |
| 01/22/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2025 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 08/11/2025 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 07/10/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 07/03/2025 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 07/03/2025 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 07/03/2025 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 07/03/2025 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 06/27/2025 | DE | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-JUL-25 | DE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-APR-24 | DE | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 17-JAN-25 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-MAY-25 | DE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-MAY-24 | DE | 0 | 2 | 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 | The Peninsula 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.