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OUT OF SERVICE

This carrier has an active federal Out of Service order issued by FMCSA and is not authorized to operate commercial motor vehicles.

J & L TOWING & RECOVERY

ActiveNot RatedINTERSTATEHAZMAT

J & L TOWING & RECOVERY is a motor carrier based in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, registered with FMCSA since 2004. With 12 power units and 7 drivers, the company operates as a smaller fleet carrier. Their vehicle out-of-service rate of 0.0% is below the national average of 20.7%, suggesting relatively well-maintained equipment. The carrier is authorized for hazardous materials transportation. The carrier has only 0% of required liability insurance on file — a coverage gap of $750K. This carrier currently has an active Out of Service order from FMCSA and is not authorized to operate. Our composite safety score rates this carrier at 40/100, indicating a mixed safety profile that warrants closer review.

12
Power Units
7
Drivers
1218347
USDOT #
40/100
Safety Score
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Insurance Coverage Gap

This carrier has $0 in liability insurance on file but $750K is required — a shortfall of $750K (0% of required coverage).

Company Details

Legal Name
J & L TOWING & RECOVERY
USDOT Number
1218347
Entity Type
CARRIER
Address
8225 GREY EAGLE DRIVE
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772
Carrier Operation
Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
Last MCS-150 Update
January 28, 2024

Inspection Record

TypeTotalOOSRateNat'l Avg
Vehicle100.0%20.7%
Driver100.0%5.5%
Hazmat000.0%4.5%

Out of Service Orders

ACTIVE2005-10-18

New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

Rescinded: 2005-10-21

ACTIVE2004-07-06

New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

Rescinded: 2004-07-16

BASICs Safety Scores

Unsafe Driving2.58%
Crash IndicatorN/A
HOS Compliance0%
Vehicle Maintenance5.54%
Controlled Substances1.25%
Hazmat ComplianceN/A
Driver Fitness2.45%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance. Scores above 75% may trigger FMCSA intervention.

Location

8225 GREY EAGLE DRIVE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J & L TOWING & RECOVERY's USDOT number?
J & L TOWING & RECOVERY's USDOT number is 1218347. The company is based in UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland.
Is J & L TOWING & RECOVERY a safe trucking company?
J & L TOWING & RECOVERY has not received a formal safety rating from FMCSA. The company has had 1 vehicle inspections with a 0.0% out-of-service rate (national average: 20.7%). WARNING: This carrier currently has an active Out of Service order.
How many trucks does J & L TOWING & RECOVERY have?
J & L TOWING & RECOVERY operates 12 power units (trucks/commercial vehicles) and employs 7 drivers, according to their latest FMCSA filing.

Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System