HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/920235-alley-cat-towing-recovery-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY 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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Apr 9, 2012. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (301) 864-0323, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC775306.
- 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) | MC775306 | Primary | Employers Mutual Casualty Company Policy 5Y94901 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 16 · Maryland avg 20.8%
1 of 18 · Maryland avg 9.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- MD 16 88.9%
- DC 2 11.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 14
13 straight trucks · 1 other units
International 5Ford 4Ram/Dodge 2Peterbilt 2Kenworth 1
13 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | DC | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 1, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | DC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 42,334 vehicle and 51,684 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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | 6.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 10.9% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 71.4% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 920235 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC775306 |
| Legal name | ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 40,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Apr 9, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 6, 2000 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @alleycattowing.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 13 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC
What does ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC's operating authority allow?
MC775306: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY 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 ALLEY CAT TOWING & RECOVERY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 920235. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 864-0323, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC775306, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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