BRANDYWINE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT INC
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 Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — BRANDYWINE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT 32169) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): HENRY MEINHARDT III (Company officer); HENRY MEINHARDT IV (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/32169/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 15.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132156 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
2 active liability policies
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.
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InsuranceACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 15, 2026
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Process AgentFMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1795682ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 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 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.7% | 30.43% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BRANDYWINE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT INC is a corporation based in BRANDYWINE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 32169. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.8%. 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.
BRANDYWINE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Brandywine, MD. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 217% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (16) and VA (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
42.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,156 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
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 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 12.83 | 13 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 4.92 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88410530 | Jul 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88345820 | Jul 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 88001130 | May 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 87742107 | May 1, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 2-SLLTCD, 95A1 | No |
| 87717634 | Apr 28, 2026 | MD | 1 | NEWBURG MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87678379 | Apr 23, 2026 | MD | 2 | UPPER MARLBORO MD |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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5 | 3A1-BMC, 23-LEU, 43DBMA | Yes |
| 87288722 | Mar 10, 2026 | MD | 3 | PRINCE FREDERICK MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86982590 | Feb 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86548611 | Dec 10, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.41-BNPB, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86273122 | Nov 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85999150 | Oct 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85631765 | Aug 29, 2025 | MD | 1 | UPPER MARLBORO MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85453812 | Aug 8, 2025 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSIV | Yes |
| 85448314 | Aug 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS4 | Yes |
| 84650949 | May 12, 2025 | MD | 2 | ADAMSTOWN MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLRD | No |
| 84301776 | Apr 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83918076 | Feb 20, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-i-270-n/b-hyattstown-scalehous |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.75A1-TBTP | Yes |
| 83479485 | Dec 23, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83203018 | Nov 20, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 82865647 | Oct 8, 2024 | VA | 1 | DUMFRIES VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 392.9(a)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 82712743 | Sep 19, 2024 | VA | 3 | CHANTILLY VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82418595 | Aug 16, 2024 | VA | 2 | THE PLAINS VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.130(b), 396.17(c), 393.11(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82200491 | Jul 24, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81900162 | Jun 18, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81781545 | Jun 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 391.11(b)(4), 393.78, 393.60(d) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25S0006427 | Apr 7, 2025 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD22A0914745 | May 16, 2022 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD20A0721056 | Aug 19, 2020 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD19A0548722 | Jan 29, 2019 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD0609507188 | Sep 26, 2006 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0000077214 | Feb 15, 2000 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD0007271511 | Dec 18, 1997 | MD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0000042244 | Apr 21, 1997 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0007487085 | Nov 8, 1996 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA2137525001 | Dec 15, 1992 | PA | 0 | 0 | No | Yes | — |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 27, 2026 | MC1795682-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | S0103CABRMD003-000027-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | S0103CABRMD003-000027-01 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q041531577 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Feb 12, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIENNA MD | MD | 4 | 2 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 3 | 1 |
| UPPER MARLBORO MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| WASHINGTONDC | DC | 1 | 0 |
| ADAMSTOWN MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTER MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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