PSC TERMINAL
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 2,137 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PSC TERMINAL 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 2,137 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 19, 2024.
A total of 117 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.1. The out-of-service rate is 2.0%, 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 Cab/body parts requirements violations (Vehicle Maintenance) with 30 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (28 citations). A total of 43 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
2,137 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
43 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 1 | 3.6% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 2 | 7.4% |
| 4 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
| 6 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 11 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 13 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.62(a) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.83(c) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by gasoline) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 16 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.62(c) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.90 | Buses - Missing or improper standee line or bar | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 393.83(d) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.93(a)(3) | Seats not secured in conformance with FMVSS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.50(a) | Steering mechanism defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WOODLAWN MOTOR COACH INC | 270798 | MD | 211 |
| 2 | CHESAPEAKE CHARTER INC | 350703 | MD | 199 |
| 3 | LONERGANS CHARTER SERVICE INC | 84782 | MD | 172 |
| 4 | ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC | 905572 | NJ | 126 |
| 5 | DILLON'S BUS SERVICE INC | 16724 | MD | 104 |
| 6 | ANNAPOLIS BUS COMPANY INC | 122651 | MD | 97 |
| 7 | RESTON LIMOUSINE & TRAVEL SERVICE INC | 561180 | VA | 72 |
| 8 | M & C ENTERPRISE INC | 1030397 | VA | 65 |
| 9 | KELLER TRANSPORTATION INC | 32700 | MD | 59 |
| 10 | ERRANDS PLUS INC | 1424655 | MD | 49 |
| 11 | MBG ENTERPRISES INC | 1126119 | MD | 46 |
| 12 | ADVENTURES BY DAWN LLC | 779981 | MD | 42 |
| 13 | JUBB'S BUS SERVICE INC | 533994 | MD | 41 |
| 14 | DD ENTERPRISES INC | 177997 | MD | 40 |
| 15 | EYRE BUS SERVICE INC | 110610 | MD | 37 |
| 16 | AIRPORT METRO CONNECTION INC | 1512245 | MD | 37 |
| 17 | DC TRAILS INC | 936876 | VA | 31 |
| 18 | BURRELL MOTOR COACH INC | 3326542 | MD | 27 |
| 19 | HUBERS BUS SERVICE INC | 135516 | MD | 24 |
| 20 | AMERICAN LIMOUSINES INC | 850303 | MD | 22 |
Recent Inspections
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