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BILL'S TOWING INC
Ellicott City, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 507408 · MC 389401
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-389401 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
36.4% OOS · 37 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC389401
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA01469932
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
507408
MC Number
MC-389401
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 18, 1992
Authority Granted
May 6, 2005
Annual Mileage
210,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
10006 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marcus Floto
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate31.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (11.1pp higher)
36.4% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD32
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML8FH712514 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML0HH442729 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML5JH340381 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML3JH340377 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML9HH442728 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 378 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPFLB9X56N643493 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X92D581177 | 2 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (37)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | 3291C00357 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML5JH340381 |
MD 19786TT |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 0321C00926 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML8FH712514 |
MD 13456TT |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | 0228C00701 | SYKESVILLE MD | I | 1 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML9HH442728 |
MD 17605TT |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| March 22, 2026 | 1969C00696 | WESTMINSTER MD | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML5JH340381 |
MD 19786TT |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 0226C00677 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 2 | 1 | BILLS TOWING | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML3JH340377 |
MD 19787TT |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 0228C00525 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0HH442729 |
MD 17607TT |
| January 28, 2026 | 0321C00595 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML8FH712514 |
MD 13456TT |
| December 16, 2025 | 6021C00026 | ELLICOTT CITY MD | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML5JH340381 |
MD 19786TT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 6021C00028 | ELLICOTT CITY MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML3JH340377 |
MD 19787TT |
| December 16, 2025 | 6021C00027 | ELLICOTT CITY MD | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0HH442729 |
MD 17607TT |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE OWNER | 1 | August 8, 2024 |
| PRIVATE OWNER | 1 | May 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 7, 2000 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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