EASTERN SHORE DISTRIBUTING LP
DBA: EASTERN SHORE DISTRIBUTING
EASTERN SHORE DISTRIBUTING LP is a corporation based in SALISBURY, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 333576. 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 12 power units and 9 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file. 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.
EASTERN SHORE DISTRIBUTING LP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Salisbury, MD. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (22 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
4.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.3% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and W.f. micke are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,285 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 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) | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | Nov 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 17 | |
| Isuzu | 10 | |
| Utility | 7 | |
| Mick | 5 | |
| W.F. Micke | 5 | |
| International | 4 |
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86238328 | Nov 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.55E-B | No |
| 86228829 | Oct 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | OCEAN CITY MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLMF, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86220547 | Oct 28, 2025 | MD | 3 | OCEAN CITY MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85647133 | Aug 27, 2025 | MD | 1 | OCEAN CITY MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85347748 | Jul 24, 2025 | MD | 1 | SALISBURY MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85346546 | Jul 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | SALISBURY MD |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 85200261 | Jul 9, 2025 | MD | 3 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 85083474 | Jun 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | SALISBURY MD |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84694240 | May 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | SALISBURY MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83954874 | Feb 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83869786 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83436529 | Dec 19, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83375321 | Dec 12, 2024 | MD | 2 | OCEAN CITY MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83296021 | Dec 3, 2024 | MD | 2 | NEWARK MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LBL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 82731245 | Sep 23, 2024 | MD | 3 | WORCESTER COUNTY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82595254 | Sep 6, 2024 | MD | 3 | WORCESTER COUNTY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17(c), 392.16(a) | No |
| 82494790 | Aug 27, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 82188152 | Jul 23, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82140952 | Jul 17, 2024 | MD | 2 | WICOMICO COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 390.3(e), 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| 81888217 | Jun 17, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 81746278 | May 30, 2024 | MD | 2 | WICOMICO COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.16(b), 392.16(a) | No |
| 81430607 | Apr 22, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80715139 | Jan 29, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80466389 | Dec 26, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80466361 | Dec 26, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD21A0965896 | Oct 19, 2021 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD20A0743998 | Nov 12, 2020 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD20A0658338 | Jan 8, 2020 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD18A0427681 | Feb 1, 2018 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD1110474560 | Jul 21, 2011 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| MD1009860025 | Sep 9, 2010 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| VA0000076374 | Dec 15, 1999 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCEAN CITY MD | MD | 4 | 0 |
| SALISBURY MD | MD | 4 | 0 |
| WICOMICO COUNTY | MD | 4 | 1 |
| WORCESTER COUNTY | MD | 3 | 0 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| NEWARK MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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