BALTIMORE MD

Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 7,503 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 30.6%
Total Inspections
7,503
OOS Rate
30.6%
OOS Inspections
2,295
Unique Carriers
4,121
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.7
Name
BALTIMORE MD
State
Maryland (MD)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
7,503
OOS Rate
30.6%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 2, 2026

About This Inspection Site

BALTIMORE MD is a roadside inspection location in Maryland where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 7,503 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.

A total of 4,121 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.7. The out-of-service rate is 30.6%, meaning a significant portion of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.

Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.

The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 792 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (578 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

7,503 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving7920
2393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance5780
3391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness562562100.0%
4393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance558558100.0%
5392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving4430
6393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance4200
7393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance4080
8390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin3760
9393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance3590
10390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin3160
11393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance3020
12396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance2950
13393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance2910
14393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance271271100.0%
15393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance2630
16393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance2610
17392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving2300
18393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1890
19393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1880
20393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1790
21393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1660
22393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequateVehicle Maintenance163163100.0%
23393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance139139100.0%
24393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unitVehicle Maintenance131131100.0%
25393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance1300
26393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance126126100.0%
27393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containersVehicle Maintenance125125100.0%
28393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance124124100.0%
29392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving1200
30393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance1110
31395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service106106100.0%
32393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance990
33392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving910
34393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequateVehicle Maintenance8888100.0%
35393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance8787100.0%
36383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness8585100.0%
37393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.Vehicle Maintenance780
38393.81-HHorn inoperableVehicle Maintenance780
39395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty statusHours of Service7622.6%
40396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection reportVehicle Maintenance750
41392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving7575100.0%
42393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance700
43396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or brokenVehicle Maintenance7070100.0%
44392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving700
45392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving680
46396.5A-HNLOil/grease leakVehicle Maintenance6666100.0%
47393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limitVehicle Maintenance6464100.0%
48395.8AFailing to keep RODSHours of Service590
49393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance570
50395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty statusHours of Service561730.4%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

7,503 inspections at this site (page 1 of 301)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago