FMCSA Carrier Profile
ANDREWS AUTO TOWING AND RECOVERY HAULING INC
Forestville, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
5 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 4 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 601886 · MC 860213
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-860213 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 5
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 6, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC860213
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
601886
MC Number
MC-860213
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 17, 1995
Authority Reinstated
April 6, 2026
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2907 A Ritchie Road, Forestville, MD 20747
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Douglas Nicholson
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2025 | DC | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JP8E4S50907 | 0 | Clean |
| September 2, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMAAL77H435925 | 1 | Passed |
| August 1, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMAAM25H689063 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| July 31, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNJ8JP8E4S50907 | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDAF57F91EB18459 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| July 31, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNE8JN1H4S50772 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 31, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNJ8JR9K4S51710 | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full | INTL · 1HTMMAAL77H435925 | 1 | Passed |
| May 6, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDAF57F91EB18459 | 0 | Clean |
| May 6, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNJ8JP8E4S50907 | 2 | Passed |
| May 6, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNE8JN1H4S50772 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD10
DC1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JP8E4S50907 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF57F91EB18459 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL77H435925 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JN1H4S50772 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM25H689063 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JR9K4S51710 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 9, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 31, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 18, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 25, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 5, 2026.
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