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Freight Carrier · Washington, DC

METRO MOTOR TOWING

Name: METRO MOTOR TOWING
Address: 4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20007, US
Telephone: (202) 559-9339

4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW · Washington, DC 20007

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #54546
USDOT #3059828 USDOT Active

16
Power Units
20
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

METRO MOTOR TOWING is a Washington, DC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of District Of Columbia. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-54546 and their USDOT number is 3059828.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2024 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 300,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: DC (28), US (4), MD (2), DE (1). Home base: Washington, District Of Columbia.

Safety Record

CONDITIONAL 4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 35.7% 23.4% Driver 10.8% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.25 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.02 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.83 9

Inspection Summary

35
Total
16
Clean
19
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 9

396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs1× SW 10
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.17A1-LSLDMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit5× OOS×5 SW 4
393.71H10-CDDSDMCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.3× OOS×3 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.4× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.5× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

METRO MOTOR TOWING
4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007

Mailing Address

METRO MOTOR TOWING INC
4812 MACARTHUR BLVD NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20007-1557

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