Al's Towing and Storage INC Safety Record
DOT# 589280 · Sterling, VA 20166 · 7034358888
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/07/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Al's Towing and Storage INC (DOT# 589280) in Sterling, Virginia has 16 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 23 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 · 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 05/27/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2024 | MD | 0 | 2 |
| 08/15/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 05/09/2024 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2024 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/11/2024 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/25/2023 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2023 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-DEC-24 | VA | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company | N/A |
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.