PLE TOWING INC, DOT #571376 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
10 of your 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Maryland on October 14.
Your latest, Maryland on October 20, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 14 trucks and 9 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.
PLE TOWING INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in ELKRIDGE, Maryland (USDOT #571376). As of October 25, 2026, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 69 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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Out of service on 10 inspections of 36 in the last 24 months, most recently October 14. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 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.
PLE TOWING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 20, 2026, Maryland. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Oct. 14, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 9 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.130), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- Sept. 24, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 4 vehicle violations, 9 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3).
- Aug. 19, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 5 vehicle violations, 8 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.207), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 6, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41) and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- April 22, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 5 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.130), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC648674, motor property contract carrier authority, granted on June 20, 2008.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on March 31, 2025, and it was discontinued on April 10, 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.
PLE TOWING INC: ELKRIDGE, Maryland Trucking Company
PLE TOWING INC is a small fleet operating out of ELKRIDGE, Maryland with USDOT number 571376. The company operates 14 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, PLE TOWING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
PLE TOWING INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 24.0%, 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 2%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for PLE TOWING INC carries 69 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 20, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 28 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 PLE TOWING INC: 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.
Maryland Trucking Compliance: ELKRIDGE Area Carriers
PLE TOWING INC falls under the Eastern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 03). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
PLE TOWING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized 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.
Business organization type: Corporation.
PLE TOWING INC 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, 2 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 7 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: 245,000 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: 10 straight trucks, 4 tractors, 6 trailers. 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.
The carrier reports 5 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 11 crash events involving PLE TOWING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 4 involved a reported injury, and 10 resulted in a tow-away. 11 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: 11.65 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 13.180 ON IS 97 - N, GLEN BURNIE, MD on August 14, 2025.
PLE TOWING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Maryland (49), Delaware (1). The concentration in Maryland is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams PLE TOWING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How PLE TOWING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, PLE TOWING INC's 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 2.0% driver out-of-service rate sits well below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: PLE TOWING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-14 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-24 | MD | 0 | 4 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-19 | MD | 0 | 5 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-06 | MD | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-22 | MD | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-30 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-05 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-17 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-17 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about PLE TOWING INC
What is PLE TOWING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
PLE TOWING INC (USDOT #571376) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is PLE TOWING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, PLE TOWING INC operates 14 power unit(s) and 9 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 PLE TOWING INC based?
PLE TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in ELKRIDGE, Maryland, under USDOT number 571376.
What is PLE TOWING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 69 recorded violation(s) for PLE TOWING INC (USDOT #571376), 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 PLE TOWING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
PLE TOWING INC 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 PLE TOWING INC 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 25, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile