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COASTAL TOWING INC
Lewes, DE
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% 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 522956 · MC 1891
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1891 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Peninsula Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
35.7% OOS · 34 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.7% 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 9 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 41.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC001891
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1000194099
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
522956
MC Number
MC-1891
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 12, 1993
Authority Granted
January 12, 2017
Annual Mileage
398,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
Rd 1 Box 1 Beaver Dam Acres, Lewes, DE 19958
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles P Moore
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate41.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.0pp higher)
35.7% of 14 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
9 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 | DE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 14, 2025 | DE | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Wet |
| January 17, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD14
NJ2
DE1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Truck
3
Not Applicable
2
Straight Truck
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40X4LF418126 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5330P1042448 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2FH745279 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH1L1B28025 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Landoll Corporation 440B | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH4P1B34262 | 2 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 1NPXGGGG50D759850 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X8FJ437345 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X8GM113518 | 2 | — |
| 2004 International MA025 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM44H666544 | 1 | — |
| 2006 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM56H257682 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1EJ412351 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP0X7FD280105 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK533XS1044037 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Star New 4900 Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD17MLMV0515 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 1266000761 | TOWNSEND DE | III | 3 | — | TEAL CONSTRUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TALBERT |
5KJJBWD17MLMV0515 40FSK5330P1042448 |
DE CL121870 DE T6144 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 0400001979 | LEWES DE | V | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXDP0X7FD280105 |
DE CL120369 |
| August 27, 2026 | 0400001980 | LEWES DE | V | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIO |
1HTEUMML8VS306416 |
DE CL30713 |
| August 27, 2026 | 0400001981 | LEWES DE | V | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM7X8GM113518 |
DE CL119393 |
| August 5, 2026 | 0286C00685 | VIENNA MD | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKDD49X1EJ412351 1LH440VH4P1B34262 |
DE CL124014 DE T110880 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 2098C01306 | VIENNA MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAM44H666544 |
DE CL44076 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | 3064C01359 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS MOTOR CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAM56H257682 |
DE C5739 |
| July 1, 2026 | 2098C01271 | BERLIN MD | II | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
3WKDD40X4LF418126 40FSK5330P1042448 |
DE CL122667 DE T6144 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | SPTJ000020 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2FH745279 |
DE C9666 |
| April 13, 2026 | 2098C01110 | MARDELA SPRINGS MD | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKDD49X8FJ437345 1LH440VH1L1B28025 |
DE CL124015 DE T78393 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TEAL CONSTRUCTION | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| KOMATSU OF LAUREL | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| GT MID ATLANTIC | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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