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LIGHT TOWING LLC

22600 WOODFIELD ROAD · Gaithersburg, MD 20882

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  • MC #780278
  • USDOT #2284379 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

LIGHT TOWING LLC is a Gaithersburg, MD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Maryland. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-780278 and their USDOT number is 2284379.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/20/2025 · last updated Jul 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/20/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 50,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MD (13), PA (4), IA (2), VA (2), WI (1), IL (1). Home base: Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.93 2 Vehicle Maintenance 10.21 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.06 4

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.128(b)(1)Vehicle not secured, front and rear1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45(a)Hydraulic Brake - leaking on application3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45A-HJSHydraulic Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4
  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
LIGHT TOWING LLC
22600 WOODFIELD ROAD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882
Mailing Address
LIGHT TOWING LLC
22600 WOODFIELD RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882

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