License Plate VA TCU4978 (Virginia) — The Tow Man
USDOT 4185320 · 2003 Ford F-450
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
The Tow Man Active
- USDOT
- 4185320
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- District Heights, MD
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 8
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 37.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-26). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate VA-TCU4978 appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1FDXF46F93EA29080 (2003 Ford F-450). Most recent operating carrier: The Tow Man (USDOT 4185320). Vehicle make on file: Ford (STRAIGHT TRUCK). No out-of-service violations are recorded under this plate in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
About this plate
Commercial license plate VA-TCU4978 (Virginia) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2025-06-26. The latest inspection was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Virginia).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2003 Ford F-450 — VIN 1FDXF46F93EA29080 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations appear in the available records under this plate. This does not mean that every inspection was free of other violations. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by The Tow Man (USDOT 4185320) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |