McDanel's Towing LLC Safety Record
DOT# 874737 · New Castle, PA 16101 · 7247147594
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 07/26/2024
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, McDanel's Towing LLC (DOT# 874737) in New Castle, Pennsylvania has 9 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 0.0% 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 · 13 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 · 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2024 | VA | 0 | 1 |
| 06/17/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/18/2024 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/26/2023 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/31/2023 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 06/14/2023 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 04/25/2023 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-MAR-24 | PA | 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 | Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, INC | $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.