DENTON MD

Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 331 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 27.2%
Total Inspections
331
OOS Rate
27.2%
OOS Inspections
90
Unique Carriers
294
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.5
Name
DENTON MD
State
Maryland (MD)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
331
OOS Rate
27.2%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 28, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness2828100.0%
2392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving210
3392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving190
4396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance180
5390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin170
6392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving170
7392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limitUnsafe Driving160
8393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance150
9393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance150
10390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin150
11393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance140
12393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance140
13393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance1313100.0%
14393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance110
15392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limitUnsafe Driving110
16392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limitUnsafe Driving100
17392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving90
18393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance88100.0%
19393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance80
20393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance80
21393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance80
22392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVEUnsafe Driving77100.0%
23393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance77100.0%
24393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance60
25393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
26390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIALGeneral/Admin60
27393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
28393.60DGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance50
29396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combinationVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
30383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness55100.0%
31393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.Vehicle Maintenance50
32393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance55100.0%
33393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
34391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificateDriver Fitness55100.0%
35393.47A-BCFSHEBrake chamber - cracked/brokenVehicle Maintenance40
36393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
37393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
38392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving40
39396.5B-HWSLFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
40393.209D-STSMWheel fasteners loose/missingVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
41392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
42392.82DUMTTexting while drivingUnsafe Driving30
43393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
44392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
45393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
46393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance30
47393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
48393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
49385.337B-OOSO385.337B-OOSOGeneral/Admin22100.0%
50392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OAUnsafe Driving22100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

331 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago