HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/507408-bills-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BILL'S TOWING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average31.8% vs Maryland average 20.7%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (410) 465-3980, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC389401.
- 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) | MC389401 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA01469932 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 3, 2025 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 22 · Maryland avg 20.7%
2 of 22 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MD | 1 | 1 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MD | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Maryland average covers 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 10 | 80.0% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 13.3% | 10.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 507408 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC389401 |
| Legal name | BILL'S TOWING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 210,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 10, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 18, 1992 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 17, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesMachinery, Large Objects
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 BILL'S TOWING INC
What does BILL'S TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC389401: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BILL'S 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 17, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking BILL'S TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 507408. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 465-3980, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC389401, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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