HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3059828-metro-motor-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
Doing business as METRO MOTOR TOWING
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jan 4, 2025. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs District of Columbia average 17.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (202) 559-9339, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC54546.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC54546 | Primary | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Policy Q02 2880302 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 4, 2018 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 of 25 · District of Columbia avg 17.9%
4 of 38 · District of Columbia avg 8.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | DC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | DC | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 7, 2026 | DC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | DC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 19, 2026 | DC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | DC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | DC | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | DC | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | DC | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2026 | DC | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The District of Columbia average covers 569 vehicle and 793 driver inspections of all District of Columbia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
60 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 75 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | District of Columbia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 14 | 80.0% | 75.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 4 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 6.7% | 8.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 5 | 5 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 4 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 4 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the District of Columbia column is the mix across all District of Columbia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Bowie, MD | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3059828 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC54546 |
| Legal name | METRO MOTOR TOWING INC |
| DBA name | METRO MOTOR TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 300,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jan 4, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 17, 2017 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
What does METRO MOTOR TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC54546: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about METRO MOTOR TOWING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking METRO MOTOR TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3059828. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (202) 559-9339, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC54546, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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