HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC, DOT #3837557 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Maryland on October 19.
That makes 17 of your 50 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 7 trucks and 5 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland (USDOT #3837557). As of October 31, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 155 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 17 inspections of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently October 19. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 19, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 4 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Oct. 8, 2026, the District of Columbia. No violations.
- Sept. 25, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 6 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.17), a disqualified driver (49 CFR 391.15), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Aug. 28, 2026, Maryland. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a disqualified driver (49 CFR 391.15).
- Aug. 17, 2026, Maryland. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.9).
- July 7, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 4 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC1402227, motor property common carrier authority, granted on June 20, 2022, and revoked on July 23, 2025.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company's, effective July 16, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC: UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland Trucking Company
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is a small fleet operating out of UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland with USDOT number 3837557. The company operates 7 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 26.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 10%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC carries 155 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 19, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 9 driver out-of-service violations and 35 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire;Exempt For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 1 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 1 drivers); intrastate beyond 100 miles (1 drivers); intrastate within 100 miles (2 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 120 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 7 straight trucks. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
Intrastate driver count: 3. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Maryland (43), District of Columbia (6), US (1). The concentration in Maryland is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's 26.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 10.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | MD | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-08 | DC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-25 | MD | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-28 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-17 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-07 | MD | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-03 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-15 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-21 | MD | 0 | 6 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-12 | DC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC
What is HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC (USDOT #3837557) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC operates 7 power unit(s) and 5 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC based?
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, under USDOT number 3837557.
What is HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 155 recorded violation(s) for HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC (USDOT #3837557), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like HEAVY AND SONS TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 31, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile