CHUCK'S AUTO SALVAGE INC
CHUCK'S AUTO SALVAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 24 drivers, based in Douglassville, PA. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 7.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. 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.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 4.80% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.00% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHUCK'S AUTO SALVAGE INC (USDOT 1458613) 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 mixed vs peers — Driver 4.80% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.00% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1458613/ As of: Sep 19, 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 80/100). 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 80/100). 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 4.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=41311 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 88 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.88% | 3.92% | — |
| 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.
CHUCK'S AUTO SALVAGE INC had 51 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 7.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 1.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (44) and NY (4).
7.8% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (16.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Isuzu, Freightliner, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 41,311 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (30 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 44 | 4 | 9.1% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | 75 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.43 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.73 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (88 rows) View all 88 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88764379 | Aug 20, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88712502 | Aug 14, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88346328 | Jul 7, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87854923 | May 13, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87828811 | May 11, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87472610 | Mar 31, 2026 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87471976 | Mar 31, 2026 | PA | 3 | MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS PA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87306764 | Mar 11, 2026 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87086248 | Feb 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87014242 | Feb 9, 2026 | MD | 2 | ABERDEEN MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86849810 | Jan 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86801802 | Jan 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86597367 | Dec 16, 2025 | MD | 1 | RIVERDALE MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86561669 | Dec 12, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86548156 | Dec 10, 2025 | MD | 1 | CLARKSBURG MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.41B10-MC, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 86515104 | Dec 8, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86399757 | Nov 17, 2025 | NY | 2 | ALBANY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.24, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 85848935 | Sep 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | COCKEYSVILLE MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 85631764 | Aug 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85334831 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85196574 | Jul 8, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84998215 | Jun 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84945571 | Jun 13, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 84690716 | May 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84541302 | Apr 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | ELDERSBURG MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA600543600X | Dec 30, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA511033500X | Dec 4, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA200218600X | Dec 30, 2021 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA903848400X | Apr 10, 2019 | PA | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-83 | MD | 17 | 0 |
| PARKTON MD | MD | 11 | 2 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 9 | 0 |
| FREDERICK COUNTY | MD | 4 | 0 |
| ALBANY NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 2 | 1 |
| CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 0 |
| ABERDEEN MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKSBURG MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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