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Michael Downs

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  • Interstate
  • Motor Carrier
  • DBA Downs Towing

Phone (301) 898-9037Frederick, MD

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 2278567 · MC 778367 · 301-898-9037 · 3018989037 · Frederick, MD

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USDOT
USDOT2278567
MC
778367
Registered
2012 · 14 yrs
Location
Frederick, MD
MCS-150 filed
Feb 29, 2012

USDOT registration

Inactive

Registration status shown in FMCSA records

Authority record

Not listed active

Legacy record; verify in Motus

Insurance record

No filing shown

Does not establish uninsured status

Safety rating

Not rated

No safety rating available; not a safety verdict

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Michael Downs is an inactive motor carrier based in Frederick, MD, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 2278567 and MC 778367. Phone: (301) 898-9037. It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 29, 2012). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.

USDOT 2278567 was first registered with FMCSA on Feb 29, 2012 (14 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 29, 2012. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC778367 effective Mar 4, 2013 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with Plaza Insurance Company) took effect Mar 14, 2013, recorded as "TERM/CANCL". A federal out-of-service order was issued on Apr 16, 2013. FMCSA currently lists USDOT 2278567 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.

1Power units, as filed
2Drivers, as filed
Not availableInspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)

Equipment on record

Straight TruckMCS-150

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Feb 29, 2012
Registration record changed
Not available
Latest inspection recorded
Not available
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
Not available

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Not on file for USDOT 2278567: roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Michael Downs
Legal name
Michael Downs
Doing business as
Downs Towing
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
2278567
Docket numbers
MC 778367 (active)
Registered
Feb 29, 2012 (14 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Feb 29, 2012
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

Carriers in Frederick, MD

USDOT registrations in Frederick
2,235
Currently active
1,076 (48%)
One-truck operations
1,473 (66%)
With for-hire authority
716 (32%)
Registered in the last 12 months
89

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 7, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 4.1.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
2278567
Docket numbers
MC 778367
Phone
(301) 898-9037301-898-90373018989037
Officers
Michael Downs
Legal name
Michael Downs
DBA
Downs Towing
Address
6932 Fish Hatchery Rd, Frederick, MD 21702

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Problem:
    USDOT registration is not active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 2278567 as inactive.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • No data:
    Past out-of-service order, rescinded

    No order is in effect now.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

  • Check:
    Shares an officer with 7 inactive USDOT numbers

    See Connected companies below.

  • No data:
    Inspection summary not available

    Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

9connected USDOT numbers
7not active
Officer 9

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 7, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonInactiveNoneNone
ContractInactiveNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 778367
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
CARGOPlaza Insurance CompanyPTOWK003284-00Mar 14, 2012Mar 14, 2013Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
BIPD/PrimaryPlaza Insurance CompanyPTOWK003284-00Mar 14, 2012Mar 14, 2013Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
CARGOPlaza Insurance CompanyPTOWK003284-00Jan 25, 2013Feb 24, 2013Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryPlaza Insurance CompanyPTOWK003284-00Jan 25, 2013Feb 24, 2013Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOPlaza Insurance CompanyPTOWK003284-00Mar 14, 2012Jan 25, 2013Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryPlaza Insurance CompanyPTOWK003284-00Mar 14, 2012Jan 25, 2013Replaced (TERM/REPL)

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC778367CommonInvoluntary revocationJan 28, 2013Mar 4, 2013
MC778367ContractInvoluntary revocationJan 28, 2013Mar 4, 2013

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Not rated

Out-of-service orders

Out-of-service orders
OrderedReasonStatus
Apr 16, 2013New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactInactive

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Trucks100

Drivers

Total drivers
2
CDL drivers
0
Interstate, over 100 mi
1
Interstate, within 100 mi
1
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Buses
0

Equipment evidence

  • Straight TruckMCS-150 1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150

Cargo carried, as filed

Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery (Large)UtilitiesFarm SuppliesConstruction

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
  2. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367) — TERM/CANCL.
  3. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367) — TERM/CANCL.
  4. Revocation effective: Common authority MC778367.
  5. Revocation effective: Contract authority MC778367.
  6. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367) — CANCEL.
  7. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367) — CANCEL.
  8. Revocation served: Common authority MC778367 (involuntary revocation).
  9. Revocation served: Contract authority MC778367 (involuntary revocation).
  10. Insurance filed: CARGO with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367).
  11. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367).
  12. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367) — TERM/REPL.
  13. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367) — TERM/REPL.
  14. Insurance filed: CARGO with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367).
  15. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Plaza Insurance Company (MC778367).
  16. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 2278567.
  17. Latest MCS-150 filed.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Feb 29, 2012
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 29, 2012

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Michael Downs an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 2278567 as inactive.

What is Michael Downs's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 2278567; docket number MC 778367.

How do I contact Michael Downs?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (301) 898-9037; address 6932 Fish Hatchery Rd, Frederick, MD 21702.

What insurance does this record show for Michael Downs?

No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 778367. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Michael Downs's safety rating?

No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.

How many trucks and drivers does Michael Downs have?

Power units: 1; drivers: 2, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 29, 2012).

What does Michael Downs haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: motor vehicles, building materials, machinery (large), utilities, farm supplies, construction.

What equipment does Michael Downs operate?

On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck filed on its MCS-150).

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