METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
METRO MOTOR TOWING
- 3059828
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4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007 - 16
- 20
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 3.13 | Not Public | 0 | 7.87 | 0 | Not Public | 0.67 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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4
3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
14.7
Straight Carrier
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Not Public |
39
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21-100 relevant driver inspections
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27
14
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
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39
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
39
8
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 60
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 4 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. | 4 | 0 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. | 3 | 3 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 5 | 5 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 4 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 1 | 1 | 0 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | 1 | 0 | 10 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 39
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 8/9/2026 | DC4988001782 | DC | C80826 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective | 3 | ||||||
| 8/7/2026 | DC4988001766 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 8/3/2026 | DC3995005411 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 7/19/2026 | DC3995005326 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 7/9/2026 | DC3051002165 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 6/9/2026 | DC3995005142 | DC | C80613 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 5/4/2026 | DC2739002459 | DC | C79935 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 396.9C2-OOSO OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | 10 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.55B-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | 4 | ||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 2 | ||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | ||||||
| 4/29/2026 | DC3995004887 | DC | C79935 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.75A1-TFBMF Tires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 4/15/2026 | DC4988001712 | DC | C83651 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 3/31/2026 | DC3995004718 | DC | C80892 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 3/26/2026 | DC2597001743 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 3/22/2026 | DC3995004650 | DC | C80373 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | |
| 2/15/2026 | DC3995004359 | DC | C80826 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | 1 | ||||||
| 1/14/2026 | MD2216C00277 | MD | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | 5 | ||||||
| 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 12/31/2025 | DC3995004077 | DC | C83271 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 12/17/2025 | USPP02000054 | US | C79620 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 12/17/2025 | USPP02000053 | US | C83662 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 12/17/2025 | USPP02000052 | US | C83651 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 12/17/2025 | USPP02000056 | US | C83271 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) | 0 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 12/15/2025 | DC3995003966 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 11/23/2025 | DC3995003883 | DC | C79620 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 11/13/2025 | DC2739002144 | DC | C80892 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 9/3/2025 | DC4412001613 | DC | C79987 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | |
| 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/24/2025 | DC3051001745 | DC | C83331 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 8/4/2025 | DC7420000057 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 7/21/2025 | DC3995003614 | DC | C83271 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 7/2/2025 | DC3995003589 | DC | C77392 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 6/6/2025 | DC2739001887 | DC | C80373 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 3/28/2025 | DC4412001545 | DC | C80892 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 2/7/2025 | DC3995003109 | DC | C80632 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | 1 | ||||||
| 2/5/2025 | DC2597001473 | DC | C83271 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 1/2/2025 | DC4412001479 | DC | C80827 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | 1 | ||||||
| 12/30/2024 | MD0273005046 | MD | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | ||||||
| 12/24/2024 | USPP02000024 | US | C80892 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.41-BNPB Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.75A1-TFSMF Tires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | 1 | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 11/19/2024 | DC2739001566 | DC | C82955 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 11/8/2024 | DC4990000036 | DC | C80827 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | ||||||
| 393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 10/19/2024 | DE1334000733 | DE | C80892 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | 1 | ||||||
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 10/10/2024 | DC2739001529 | DC | C79935 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 9/22/2024 | DC3995002724 | DC | C80826 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 4
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 2/26/2026 | MD26A1342135 | MD | C80826 | DC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7/31/2025 | DC0025115991 | DC | C79620 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4/2/2025 | DC0025047965 | DC | C82955 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 10/4/2024 | DC0024155448 | DC | 8223 WT | VA | 0 | 2 | No | No | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 1/14/2026 (Non-Ratable Review)
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 09/13/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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