DENTON MD
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 331 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DENTON 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 331 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 28, 2026.
A total of 294 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 27.2%, 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 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) with 28 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (21 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
331 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 | 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 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 17 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 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 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | General/Admin | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.47A-BCFSHE | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.209D-STSM | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 385.337B-OOSO | 385.337B-OOSO | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | AZ | 3 |
| 2 | TRI-TRUCKING LLC | 2129756 | MD | 3 |
| 3 | BEE'S ENERGY EXPRESS LLC | 1741570 | MD | 3 |
| 4 | ROBERT A KELLEY | 2337324 | DE | 2 |
| 5 | PARADISE TRUCK TIRE SPECIALISTS INC | 450748 | PA | 2 |
| 6 | ERIC HORSEY | 1343072 | MD | 2 |
| 7 | MICHAEL WINSTEAD TRUCKING LLC | 2450178 | MD | 2 |
| 8 | UTILITY LINES CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 924720 | PA | 2 |
| 9 | JERRY ADAMS TRUCKING | 3248784 | MD | 2 |
| 10 | G L HOLLINGSWORTH LLC | 2278226 | MD | 2 |
| 11 | SIMMONS WELDING LLC | 2857403 | MD | 2 |
| 12 | AAC TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2946066 | MD | 2 |
| 13 | MAXIMUM CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2208105 | MD | 2 |
| 14 | TRI GAS ROLL OFF SERVICES LLC | 740841 | MD | 2 |
| 15 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 2 |
| 16 | BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 567958 | MD | 2 |
| 17 | KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS INC | 2769721 | IN | 2 |
| 18 | THOMAS FICHTNER | 1189151 | MD | 2 |
| 19 | LIFETIME WELL DRILLING COMPANY | 397200 | MD | 2 |
| 20 | MAG TOWING DENTON LLC | 1587029 | MD | 2 |
Recent Inspections
331 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)