HUNT VALLEY CONTRACTORS INC
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 37.5% vs peer 10.0% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HUNT VALLEY CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 1699487) 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 — Vehicle 37.5% vs peer 10.0% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1699487/ As of: Aug 28, 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 37.5% | — |
| 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.
HUNT VALLEY CONTRACTORS INC had 8 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 37.5%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 10.0.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MD (8 stops).
37.5% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (25.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Ford, Towr, 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 93,359 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Jul 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 2.21 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 10.14 | 10 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88436266 | Jul 16, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
TOWMASTER INC. STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ford
|
0 | — | No |
| 85518403 | Aug 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LSML, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85161566 | Jul 7, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.95F, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 84129458 | Mar 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 83775704 | Feb 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-southbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 83180431 | Nov 18, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLTCD, 391.41A | No |
| 83048080 | Oct 31, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82680202 | Sep 17, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81441756 | Apr 23, 2024 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81206544 | Mar 25, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.60(c) | No |
| 80168701 | Nov 15, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80057802 | Nov 1, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79478933 | Aug 23, 2023 | MD | 1 | ADELPHIMD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 78858359 | Jun 12, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.23, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 78591218 | May 11, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride) |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78525860 | May 1, 2023 | MD | 1 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 78282620 | Apr 6, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride) | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD23A1071417 | Oct 13, 2023 | MD | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| ADELPHIMD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| DUMFRIES VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 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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