CENTRAL AMERICAN SPECIALTIES LLC
LANDOVER, 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 Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CENTRAL AMERICAN SPECIALTIES LLC (USDOT 3388252) 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): BENICIO JONAN REYES (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3388252/ As of: Jul 15, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 47 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.26% | 10.53% | — |
| 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
CENTRAL AMERICAN SPECIALTIES LLC is a motor carrier based in LANDOVER, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3388252. 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 4 power units and 6 drivers, with 47 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
CENTRAL AMERICAN SPECIALTIES LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 6 drivers, based in Landover, MD. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 10% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (17) and VA (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
21.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (68.6% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 13 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; International, Hino, and GMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 177,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 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) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
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 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 10.75 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 3.23 | 3 | — | 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 (47 rows) View all 47 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88291700 | Jun 30, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88109598 | Jun 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87653490 | Apr 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87351201 | Mar 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87014641 | Feb 10, 2026 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86800847 | Jan 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | QUEEN ANNE MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86620273 | Dec 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.30-B, 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 86147334 | Oct 23, 2025 | MD | 1 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.201B-FR, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86053756 | Oct 13, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 85296449 | Jul 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85253480 | Jul 18, 2025 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.30-B | No |
| 85136149 | Jul 1, 2025 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | No |
| 84793978 | May 26, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.30-B | No |
| 84793962 | May 26, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84696635 | May 15, 2025 | NJ | 1 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-B, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 83786814 | Feb 4, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-southbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82987185 | Oct 24, 2024 | MD | 2 | BERLIN MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.55D1-B, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 82554147 | Sep 2, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82334244 | Aug 7, 2024 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82044158 | Jul 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | QUEEN ANNES COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 81980968 | Jun 27, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81852025 | Jun 10, 2024 | VA | 3 | SANDSTON VA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81745050 | May 29, 2024 | VA | 2 | DUMFRIES VA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.17(c), 396.9(d)(2), 393.60(d) | No |
| 81692659 | May 22, 2024 | VA | 1 | MONTCLAIR VA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 399.207(b), 393.79 | No |
| 81493692 | May 1, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 19, 2022enforcementEnforcement case MD-2022-0012-US1589 — $2,000
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Aug 1, 2021oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
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Apr 19, 2020oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 3 | 2 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 3 | 1 |
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 3 | 1 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| CARNEY'S POINT SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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