CARROLL COUNTY
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 1,768 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CARROLL 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 1,768 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 28, 2025.
A total of 1,124 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 26.3%, 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 415 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (229 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,768 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 | 415 | 75 | 18.1% |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 229 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 203 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 82 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 71 | 2 | 2.8% |
| 6 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 69 | 43 | 62.3% |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 53 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 43 | 82.7% |
| 10 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 4 | 8.2% |
| 11 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 44 | 95.7% |
| 12 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 42 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 5 | 12.8% |
| 14 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 39 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 13 | 37.1% |
| 20 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 5 | 17.2% |
| 21 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 27 | 96.4% |
| 22 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 23 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 21 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 21 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 19 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 16 | 3 | 18.8% |
| 34 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 5 | 33.3% |
| 35 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | Driver Fitness | 11 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| 44 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 11 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 10 | 7 | 70.0% |
| 47 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAUL D RILL | 187193 | MD | 80 |
| 2 | CJ MILLER LLC | 335900 | MD | 18 |
| 3 | SUNSET BUS LINES LLC | 3254207 | MD | 18 |
| 4 | F&S TRANSPORTATION MD INC | 2859059 | MD | 18 |
| 5 | HUGHES TRASH REMOVAL INC | 1037043 | MD | 14 |
| 6 | FEESER TRUCKING LLC | 650053 | MD | 11 |
| 7 | ECOLOGY SERVICES REFUSE & RECYCLING LLC | 1781944 | MD | 10 |
| 8 | PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 270150 | VA | 9 |
| 9 | JOHNSON BUS SERVICE LLC | 65214 | MD | 9 |
| 10 | LASTING IMPRESSIONS DEEJAY AND LIMOUSINE SERVICE INC | 1374014 | MD | 9 |
| 11 | FRANCIS O DAY CO INC | 286446 | MD | 8 |
| 12 | CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC | 650425 | MD | 7 |
| 13 | BOZ TOWING LLC | 3220612 | MD | 7 |
| 14 | EIGHT P CPL LLC | 1482922 | MD | 7 |
| 15 | MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION INC | 3305351 | MD | 7 |
| 16 | SHUSSLERS BROOKE VALLEY FARM NURSERY LLC | 1145962 | MD | 6 |
| 17 | LEGACY SEPTIC & EXCAVATION LLC | 2923912 | MD | 6 |
| 18 | ANTHONY SERVICE LLC | 2910013 | MD | 6 |
| 19 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | 572263 | FL | 6 |
| 20 | HUGHES ROLL OFF INC | 1033743 | MD | 6 |
Recent Inspections
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