CALVERT COUNTY
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 675 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CALVERT COUNTY 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 675 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2025.
A total of 474 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.5. The out-of-service rate is 32.7%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 318 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (175 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
675 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 318 | 41 | 12.9% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 175 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 69 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 57 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 42 | 3 | 7.1% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 27 | 87.1% |
| 10 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 30 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 13 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 5 | 29.4% |
| 17 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 17 | 3 | 17.6% |
| 18 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 16 | 11 | 68.8% |
| 19 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 13 | 1 | 7.7% |
| 24 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | Driver Fitness | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 34 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 43 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 46 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONEY COVE LAWN CARE LLC | 2180198 | MD | 11 |
| 2 | SOLOMON'S CITGO | 1157953 | MD | 7 |
| 3 | THE GOTT COMPANY | 313308 | MD | 6 |
| 4 | J CALVIN WOOD JR INC | 357370 | MD | 6 |
| 5 | SPRIGGS COACHES INC | 990564 | MD | 6 |
| 6 | M AND V CONTRACTUAL SERVICES INC | 2858455 | MD | 5 |
| 7 | AVM & COMPANY LLC | 3772290 | MD | 5 |
| 8 | EVERGREEN DISPOSAL INC | 1951701 | MD | 5 |
| 9 | TOP CUTS PLUS INC | 2144760 | MD | 5 |
| 10 | ALLIED DRILLING LLC | 1064198 | MD | 4 |
| 11 | MARKS LAWN SERVICE INC | 1207285 | MD | 4 |
| 12 | MCKENZIE CONTRACTING LLC | 2980705 | MD | 4 |
| 13 | MORGAN E RUSSELL INC | 541579 | MD | 4 |
| 14 | SUBURBAN PROPANE LP | 214695 | NJ | 4 |
| 15 | PJ'S TOWING LLC | 3064486 | MD | 4 |
| 16 | GEORGE'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 871521 | MD | 4 |
| 17 | LAWN ARTISTS LLC | 2084420 | MD | 4 |
| 18 | SOUTHERN MARYLAND TOWING INC | 550194 | MD | 4 |
| 19 | BOOTHE'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC | 3111219 | MD | 4 |
| 20 | BITTNER TRUCKING LLC | 3440656 | MD | 3 |
Recent Inspections
675 inspections at this site (page 1 of 27)