DAVID A BRAMBLE INC
USDOT 127533 • 705 MORGNEC RD, CHESTERTOWN, MD, 21620
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-803004 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | A3CA03771301 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2013 | May 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | A3CA03771200 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | A3CA03771301 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | A3CA03771200 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC803004 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 149 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from latest 100 of 149 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 11 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (149 inspections)
Showing 50 of 149
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CENTREVILLE | 5.6 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 16.980 ON MD 213 - CEN | ...178563 | DAVID A BRAMBLE INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLINGTON | MD 291 - RIVER RD | ...C29103 | DAVID A BRAMBLE INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | FINCHVILLE RELIANCE RD | ...017699 | DAVID A BRAMBLE INC |
| May 20, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | OCEAN GATEWAY | ...029352 | DAVID A BRAMBLE INC |
| Oct 13, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2017 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2016 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2014 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2013 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2010 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2010 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2009 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2008 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2008 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2007 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2006 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2004 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2003 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events