HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/571376-ple-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PLE TOWING INC
Doing business as MILES TOWING
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Aug 15, 2019. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (410) 796-4656, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC648674.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC648674 | — | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company Policy CA 21275240002 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 13, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC648674 | — | Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company Policy CA 21275240002 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 13, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
9 of 35 · Maryland avg 20.7%
1 of 35 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | 2 | 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
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 56 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 | 26 | 14 | 83.9% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 12.9% | 10.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.2% | 6.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBDSA | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Glen Burnie, MD | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 571376 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC648674 |
| Legal name | PLE TOWING INC |
| DBA name | MILES TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 245,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Aug 15, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 9, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases
Questions about PLE TOWING INC
What does PLE TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
MC648674: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PLE TOWING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PLE TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 571376. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 796-4656, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC648674, 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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