MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS (USDOT 3304931) 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 Officer(s): JOSE B LAZO (Company officer); JD ALFARO (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3304931/ As of: Jul 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 · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 32.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 63.9% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 336 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 231 | 231 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 72 | 142 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 31.17% | 61.47% | — |
| 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
MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS is a motor carrier based in MIDDLE RIVER, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3304931. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 32 drivers, with 336 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 63.9%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
MARYLAND TREE EXPERTS is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 32 drivers, based in Middle River, MD. Across 228 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 71.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
228 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 221% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (187) and PA (20), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
71.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 80 times.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 32 drivers; International, Ford, and Bandit are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 185 | 135 | 73.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 24 | 18 | 75.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 19 | 14 | 73.7% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jun 8, 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 | 81 | — | 2.70 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 2 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 81 | — | 27.83 | 28 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 197 | — | 13.21 | 13 | — | 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 (336 rows) View all 336 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88383935 | Jul 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 88355216 | Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.43D-B, 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 88303730 | Jun 30, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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12 | 393.100B-C, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-STLT | Yes |
| 88285500 | Jun 29, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 393.201A-FRBFC, 393.134B-CRHLC, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 88280761 | Jun 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.43DBMA, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 88273540 | Jun 29, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
10 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.75A1-TAORETA, 393.51B-BFWS | Yes |
| 88263801 | Jun 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
15 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.43D-B, 396.3A1-HCM | Yes |
| 88260708 | Jun 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 88186817 | Jun 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88135773 | Jun 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.43D-B, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIHE | Yes |
| 88134095 | Jun 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 88123158 | Jun 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.207C-SBML, 396.3A1-HCM, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88085238 | Jun 9, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 396.9D2-FTF, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 88095479 | Jun 8, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.55D1-B | Yes |
| 88083989 | Jun 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.43DBMA, 392.2-SLLSIV | Yes |
| 88050255 | Jun 3, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.23-LEU, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 87987845 | May 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.43D-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 87933043 | May 21, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 393.43DBMA, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 87934383 | May 20, 2026 | MD | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87833742 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 87844752 | May 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.23-LEU, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 87841806 | May 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.81-H, 393.95F | No |
| 87832323 | May 12, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.45A-BLHF | Yes |
| 87829401 | May 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.51C-BAPG, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 87801667 | May 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 393.55B-B, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25A1288965 | Sep 2, 2025 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD24S0001021 | Mar 13, 2024 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 41 | 34 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 18 | 11 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 16 | 11 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 16 | 10 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 12 | 10 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 10 | 7 |
| WHITE MARSH MD | MD | 9 | 7 |
| CECIL COUNTY | MD | 8 | 6 |
| DARLINGTON MD | MD | 7 | 4 |
| HARFORD COUNTY | MD | 7 | 7 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 169 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 158 | 43 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 38 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 29 | 29 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 |
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- 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.
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