TALBOT COUNTY
Roadside inspection site in Maryland • 1,961 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
TALBOT 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 1,961 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2025.
A total of 1,220 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 17.4%, 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 836 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (346 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,961 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 | 836 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 346 | 81 | 23.4% |
| 3 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 106 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 62 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 7 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 57 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 56 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 43 | 17 | 39.5% |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 34 | 82.9% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 32 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 28 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 1 | 3.8% |
| 21 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 5 | 20.0% |
| 22 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 4 | 16.7% |
| 23 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 23 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| 40 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 44 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 46 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 50 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOOD LIFE LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING LLC | 2127563 | MD | 14 |
| 2 | CHESAPEAKE WASTE INDUSTRIES LLC | 1734767 | MD | 14 |
| 3 | DAVID A BRAMBLE INC | 127533 | MD | 13 |
| 4 | BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MARYLAND | 342805 | MD | 12 |
| 5 | BRW INC | 419922 | MD | 11 |
| 6 | DORCHESTER DUMPIN CO LLC | 511356 | MD | 10 |
| 7 | BRIDGES LAND MANAGEMENT INC | 1019307 | MD | 10 |
| 8 | MCHALE LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 470576 | MD | 10 |
| 9 | EARTH MOVERS LLC | 2994755 | MD | 9 |
| 10 | TRI-GAS & OIL CO INC | 7750 | MD | 8 |
| 11 | CATO INC | 33644 | MD | 8 |
| 12 | KUSTOMSCAPES & POOLS LLC | 3300609 | MD | 8 |
| 13 | TEDDY BEAR FRESH PRODUCE LLC | 2164251 | MD | 8 |
| 14 | TINDALL ENTERPRISES LLC | 1363618 | MD | 7 |
| 15 | BJ AND SON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | 2404354 | MD | 7 |
| 16 | GRANTS AUTOMOTIVE INC | 2569405 | MD | 7 |
| 17 | THE BARTLEY CORP | 464651 | MD | 7 |
| 18 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 7 |
| 19 | SOLIDAGO LANDSCAPES LLC | 2097863 | MD | 7 |
| 20 | CRABPLACE COM INC | 3669253 | MD | 6 |
Recent Inspections
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