BARTENFELDER LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC
BARTENFELDER LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 29 drivers, based in Bel Air, MD. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.7% out-of-service rate sits near 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BARTENFELDER LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC (USDOT 1081600) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 10.5% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 15.4% • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1081600/ 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 · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 10.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=35875 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
Recent changes
- Power Units +4 (25 → 29) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +3 (26 → 29) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical street 3341 FORGE HILL ROAD → 1811 STILL POND WAY · Aug 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical city STREET → BEL AIR · Aug 19, 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 |
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| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 37 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BARTENFELDER LANDSCAPE SERVICE INC had 18 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MD (18 stops).
16.7% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Ford, Towmaster, and Courier are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,875 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 2 address changes
Record Changes
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Physical street 3341 FORGE HILL ROAD 1811 STILL POND WAYSeen 8 times · first Aug 19, 2026 · last Aug 28, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Physical city STREET BEL AIRFMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 26 29FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 25 29FMCSA 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 (22 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | Sep 15, 2026 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.96 | 2 | — | 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 | 3 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 3.46 | 3 | — | 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 (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89023876 | Sep 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 89021781 | Sep 15, 2026 | MD | 2 | WHITE MARSH MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 89006705 | Sep 15, 2026 | MD | 2 | PORT DEPOSIT MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88941515 | Sep 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88731815 | Aug 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88304008 | Jun 30, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Yes |
| 87475988 | Mar 26, 2026 | MD | 1 | DARLINGTON MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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0 | — | No |
| 87235069 | Mar 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | DARLINGTON MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95F | No |
| 86987627 | Feb 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86984897 | Feb 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | JOPPATOWNE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86721038 | Jan 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | DARLINGTON MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43D-B, 393.75G-TAOW | Yes |
| 86154930 | Oct 22, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.110B3-C, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85758741 | Sep 9, 2025 | MD | 2 | BEL AIR MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 85435307 | Aug 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | FALLSTON MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95F | No |
| 85174120 | Jul 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 84586506 | May 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | DARLINGTON MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83904644 | Feb 19, 2025 | MD | 1 | CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83091283 | Nov 5, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-southbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82081007 | Jul 10, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.47(a) | Yes |
| 81990759 | Jun 27, 2024 | MD | 3 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81969968 | Jun 26, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81541965 | May 7, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-1-n/b-darlington |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81505966 | May 2, 2024 | MD | 1 | CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81431056 | Apr 24, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81221078 | Mar 27, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i-95-nb-mm-0.9-lower-chicheste |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MD18A0419273 | Jan 3, 2018 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD1311052771 | Apr 4, 2013 | MD | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| DARLINGTON MD | MD | 4 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 3 | 1 |
| CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 0 |
| HARFORD COUNTY | MD | 3 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 2 |
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BEL AIR MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| FALLSTON MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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