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CHESAPEAKE TOWING INC
Finksburg, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 822237 · MC 546867
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-546867 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
85.7% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 98% 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 20 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC546867
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CM 3971
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
822237
MC Number
MC-546867
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 6, 1999
Authority Granted
February 13, 2006
Annual Mileage
46,593 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Finksburg, MD
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 98th 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
8
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | 2018C00898 | CATONSVILLE MD | II | 6 | 3 | SAME | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 |
MD 17100TT |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.17B2-LRLDM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Driveaway - missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0224C00177 | GLEN BURNIE MD | II | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MILLER TRA |
4V4NC9EH6DN135643 1M9CSFC27ET486851 |
MD 822F52 OK AB5188 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 4041C00184 | KINGSVILLE MD | II | 5 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 |
MD 17100TT |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 5784C00074 | JOPPATOWNE MD | II | 1 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 |
MD 17100TT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 9, 2025 | 2403C00006 | EDGEWOOD MD | III | — | — | CHESAPEAKE TOWING | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 |
MD 17100TT |
| April 14, 2025 | 2171C00011 | KINGSVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 |
MD 17100TT |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| January 28, 2025 | 0309003702 | BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 |
MD 17100TT |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| December 7, 2023 | 0284007058 | BALTIMORE CITY, MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MIND |
4V4NC9EH6DN135643 1M9CSFC26GT486956 |
MD 822F52 OK 5387KB |
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD7
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JP0C4S50482 | 6 | 5 |
| Miller Tra | Semi-trailer | 1M9CSFC27ET486851 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6DN135643 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2005 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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