DARLINGTON MD
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 1,500 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DARLINGTON 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 1,500 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 1,031 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 24.7%, meaning a moderate number 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 133 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (118 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,500 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 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 133 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 118 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 102 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 71 | 71 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 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 | 49 | 49 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 38 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 28 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JERRY PRESTON HAULING INCORPORATED | 428030 | MD | 29 |
| 2 | ALLAN MYERS MD INC | 273092 | MD | 18 |
| 3 | DIXIE LAND ENERGY LLC | 1077035 | MD | 14 |
| 4 | ALLAN MYERS TRANSPORT CO | 1109502 | PA | 11 |
| 5 | BAFS INC | 452095 | MD | 8 |
| 6 | CHAVIS ENTERPRISES LLC | 828079 | MD | 8 |
| 7 | MARYLAND CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS INC | 1222582 | MD | 8 |
| 8 | DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY | 33716 | DE | 7 |
| 9 | DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC | 45597 | DE | 7 |
| 10 | SHORELINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 3155896 | NJ | 7 |
| 11 | IVY HILL NURSERY CO INC | 1159689 | MD | 6 |
| 12 | MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS | 3304931 | MD | 6 |
| 13 | ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC | 905572 | NJ | 6 |
| 14 | MATTES SEAFOOD INC | 2796070 | MD | 6 |
| 15 | LEE BANKS & ASSOCIATES | 495487 | MD | 6 |
| 16 | RAGAN MOTORS LLC | 426578 | MD | 5 |
| 17 | BAYSTATE POOL SUPPLIES INC | 1125501 | MA | 5 |
| 18 | CASELLA MID ATLANTIC LLC | 4083116 | VT | 5 |
| 19 | FERGUSON ENTERPRISES LLC | 282018 | VA | 5 |
| 20 | R&R CONCRETE LLC | 1699630 | MD | 5 |
Recent Inspections
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