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JOHN'S AUTO BODY REPAIR AND TOWING
DOT 552286 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 9, 2026
✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameJOHN'S AUTO BODY REPAIR AND TOWING
Registered Since03/04/1994
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address9028 WORCESTER HWY BUILDING B, BERLIN, MD, 21811-3011
Phone410-641-3911
Cell on File410-726-4890
Email on Filejohnsautobodyberlin@gmail.com
Company OfficersJOHN DERRICKSON II, DANA DERRICKSON
MCS-150 Filed07/10/2025
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 32.4 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units4
Drivers1
Annual Mileage30,000 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

2 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
BLUEWATER TOWING RECOVERY INC 559776 — AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Inactive
BEACHSIDE TOWING AND RECOVERY INC 561129 — AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Inactive
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