GROOM LAWN INC
GROOM LAWN INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 23 drivers, based in Fredrick, MD. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 46.7% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 16.7% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 29.4% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GROOM LAWN INC (USDOT 1052332) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 16.7% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 29.4% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1052332/ As of: Sep 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 29.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=130935 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +3 (3 → 6) · Aug 24, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 34 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 26.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
GROOM LAWN INC had 15 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 46.7%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (11) and VA (3).
46.7% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 7 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 23 drivers; Ford, Dodge, and Hudson tra are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 130,935 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 3 6FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 1.32 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.52 | 2 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89038960 | Sep 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | NORTH POTOMAC MD | — | 2 | 393.43D-B, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 89023753 | Sep 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.110B2II-C, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 88306808 | Jun 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.5B-L, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 87987724 | May 28, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 87656299 | Apr 21, 2026 | VA | 3 | HAYMARKET VA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86024386 | Oct 10, 2025 | VA | 1 | STEPHENS CITY VA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 85824197 | Sep 18, 2025 | WV | 2 | HARPERS FERRY WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85756301 | Sep 8, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84541729 | Apr 30, 2025 | MD | 1 | MD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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5 | 393.43D-B, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.95F | Yes |
| 84238749 | Mar 27, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 84238576 | Mar 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-81 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83513872 | Jan 2, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83510937 | Jan 2, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43D-B, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 83035786 | Oct 30, 2024 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82775282 | Sep 26, 2024 | VA | 3 | LEESBURG VA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 82160116 | Jul 18, 2024 | WV | 2 | FALLING WATERS WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81981113 | Jun 26, 2024 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.100(c), 393.95(f), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81453227 | Apr 25, 2024 | VA | 2 | BRISTOW VA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 391.45(b) | No |
| 81443210 | Apr 25, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-81 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43, 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81226068 | Mar 29, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.43, 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81151587 | Mar 18, 2024 | MD | 2 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81149583 | Mar 18, 2024 | WV | 2 | INWOOD WV |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81115192 | Mar 14, 2024 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 80788665 | Feb 7, 2024 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79974082 | Oct 23, 2023 | VA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0230765257 | Mar 17, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD22A0876211 | Jan 14, 2022 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD20A0747087 | Nov 25, 2020 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0170615153 | Mar 2, 2017 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0132330114 | Jul 2, 2013 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1211957759 | Sep 29, 2012 | MD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK COUNTY | MD | 9 | 4 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 3 | 2 |
| I-81 | MD | 3 | 1 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY | MD | 3 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| FREDERICKMD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| NORTH POTOMAC MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| BRISTOW VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
| HAYMARKET VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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