HOWARD COUNTY
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 1,792 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HOWARD 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 1,792 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 21, 2025.
A total of 1,381 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 27.3%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 690 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (440 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,792 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 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 690 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 440 | 72 | 16.4% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 147 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 136 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 100 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 85 | 52 | 61.2% |
| 8 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 82 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 46 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 29 | 70.7% |
| 12 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 40 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 38 | 97.4% |
| 14 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 4 | 10.5% |
| 15 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 5 | 13.2% |
| 16 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 35 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 35 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 28 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 23 | 88.5% |
| 26 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| 30 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 18 | 6 | 33.3% |
| 32 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 17 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 17 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
| 38 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| 43 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| 45 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 50 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EYRE BUS SERVICE INC | 110610 | MD | 60 |
| 2 | ZUM SERVICES INC | 3373523 | CA | 22 |
| 3 | PLE TOWING INC | 571376 | MD | 20 |
| 4 | JUST LIMOS LLC | 2458337 | MD | 16 |
| 5 | HOFMANN BROS TOWING INC | 549732 | MD | 15 |
| 6 | WINTER GROWTH INC | 2891864 | MD | 14 |
| 7 | JMD DELUXE LIMOUSINES LLC | 2531070 | MD | 13 |
| 8 | HENKA INTERNATIONAL INC | 1066896 | MD | 9 |
| 9 | RSCAPES LLC | 2523609 | MD | 7 |
| 10 | BILL'S TOWING INC | 507408 | MD | 6 |
| 11 | K AND R TOWING LLC | 2020179 | MD | 5 |
| 12 | PLATINUM AUTO & TRUCK CENTER LLC | 3167675 | MD | 5 |
| 13 | TRIESCHMANS LENNYS TOWING | 923362 | MD | 5 |
| 14 | REFUSE-REMOVAL RESULTS LLC | 3054193 | MD | 5 |
| 15 | SEBASTIAN SERVICES LLC | 3435505 | MD | 4 |
| 16 | C & R CONSTRUCTION LLC | 2828693 | MD | 4 |
| 17 | RAINBOW F & P INC | 3591975 | MD | 4 |
| 18 | RIVERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD | 1759181 | MD | 4 |
| 19 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MARYLAND INC | 334445 | MD | 4 |
| 20 | RETRO ENVIRONMENTAL | 524156 | MD | 4 |
Recent Inspections
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