ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE

USDOT 2493865 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Paper Products Based in EASTON, MD Grade A · 100

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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

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Driver OOS Rate above national average 14.3% vs 6.7% national (+7.6 pts).

Cargo: Paper Products

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE (USDOT 2493865)
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:
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 14.3% vs 6.7% national (+7.6 pts).

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2493865/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 40% · 2/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 2493865

In FMCSA records since Apr 9, 2014 (~12y)

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Cargo carried

Paper Products

Fleet size 2 units

Drivers 3

Annual mileage 100,000 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (423) 638-4181

Email: [email protected]

Physical

29088 AIRPARK DRIVE

EASTON, MD 21601

Mailing

121 SUMMER STREET

GREENEVILLE, TN 37743

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 2493865

In FMCSA records since Apr 9, 2014 (~12y)

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 100,000 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14.3% vs 6.7% +7.6 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.20 vs 1.80 -1.60

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Trucks	2	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 1 crashes →

	12–24 months	Total
Fatalities	0	0
Injuries	0	0
Tow-away	1	1
Crash reports	1	1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 17 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	10	10	0
OOS inspections	1	1	0
OOS percentage	10%	10%	—
National average	6.67%	22.26%	4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

14.3%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes (24m)

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE is a motor carrier based in EASTON, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2493865. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

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.

Carrier overview

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Easton, MD. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (6) and DE (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS3 (Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Mack and Mack truck are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Maryland (MD)	7	0	0.0%	May 19, 2026
Delaware (DE)	2	1	50.0%	Jun 24, 2026
Illinois (IL)	1	1	100.0%	Jul 7, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Mack		7
Hino		3
Mack Truck		2
Chevrolet		1
Freightliner		1
International		1
Kentucky M		1
Volvo		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service	1	—	0.09	0	—	Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving	1	—	2.80	3	—	Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	2	—	1.35	1	—	Jul 13, 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
88351104	Jul 7, 2026	IL	2	—	INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK WI GD81952 · 3HAEUMML1LL871112	2	391.41A, 376.11D1	Yes
88239350	Jun 24, 2026	DE	2	—	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZLT3633 · 5PVNJ8JV3K4S71786	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
87909227	May 19, 2026	MD	2	—	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4601 · 1M2MDBAA8NS002014	0	—	No
87718143	Apr 28, 2026	MD	2	VIENNA MD	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4601 · 1M2MDBAA8NS002014	0	—	No
87296126	Mar 10, 2026	MD	2	VIENNA MD	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4601 · 1M2MDBAA8NS002014	0	—	No
87137423	Feb 24, 2026	MD	2	VIENNA MD	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4601 · 1M2MDBAA8NS002014	0	—	No
87105131	Feb 17, 2026	MD	2	VIENNA MD	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4601 · 1M2MDBAA8NS002014	0	—	No
85513927	Aug 14, 2025	MD	2	CORDOVA MD	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4600 · 1M2MDBAA2NS002011	2	392.2-SLLS3, 393.9A-LFTSI	No
84694560	May 16, 2025	MD	2	GRASONVILLE MD	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZTX1822 · 1M2MDBAA6PS004928	0	—	No
83853584	Feb 12, 2025	DE	3	MIDDLETOWN DE	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZRN4601 · 1M2MDBAA8NS002014	0	—	No
82020274	Jul 2, 2024	MD	2	md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZTX1822 · 1M2MDBAA6PS004928	0	—	No
80996775	Mar 1, 2024	DE	2	MIDDLETOWN DE	CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK GA SJD8171 · 1GB4WRE76RF370040	1	395.8A1-HOSP	Yes
80365265	Dec 12, 2023	DE	3	MIDDLETOWN DE	VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR OH PWR8866 · 4V4NC9EH6NN316341	0	—	No
79847946	Oct 6, 2023	DE	2	MIDDLETOWN DE	FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK IN 3335349 · 1FVHG3DV8KHKJ8914	0	—	No
79416377	Aug 14, 2023	DE	1	US 301 SCALEHOUSE	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZLT3632 · 5PVNJ8JV1K4S71785	0	—	No
79312693	Jul 31, 2023	DE	1	US 301 SCALEHOUSE	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK PA ZLT3607 · 5PVNJ8JV8J4S68770	0	—	No
78767693	May 31, 2023	MD	2	md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK PA AG74867 · 5PVNV8JV3K4S58489	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
MD25A1273006	Jul 11, 2025	MD	0	0	Yes	No	Tow

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
MIDDLETOWN DE	DE	4	1
VIENNA MD	MD	4	0
US 301 SCALEHOUSE	DE	2	0
CORDOVA MD	MD	1	0
GRASONVILLE MD	MD	1	0

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How to verify ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE

Is ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2493865 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE's safety rating? ▾

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE had? ▾

17 roadside inspections are on file for ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE's out-of-service rate? ▾

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

Where is ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE based? ▾

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 29088 AIRPARK DRIVE, EASTON, Maryland 21601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE have valid operating authority? ▾

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE operate? ▾

ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE self-reports 2 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for ADAMS PUBLISHING GROUP MEDIA OF CHESAPEAKE in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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