BACKWOODS LLC
ELKTON, MD
DBA: FREDDY'S CRABS
BACKWOODS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Elkton, MD. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.1% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 8.30% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BACKWOODS LLC (USDOT 3686366) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 8.30% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3686366/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=274437 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
FREDDY'S CRABS had 11 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 9.1%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (9) and DC (1).
9.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 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.) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Isuzu is the most-inspected make.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 274,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Isuzu | 14 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88691900 | Aug 13, 2026 | NJ | 1 | HERBERTSVILLE CVI |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88315631 | Jul 2, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86496985 | Dec 5, 2025 | MD | 2 | ELKTON MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86336020 | Nov 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | CHURCH HILL MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85652342 | Sep 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | BALTIMORE MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85331224 | Jul 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | GEORGETOWN MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84971965 | Jun 12, 2025 | MD | 1 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84541741 | Apr 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| 84518925 | Apr 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84402580 | Apr 13, 2025 | DC | 1 | WASHINGTON DC |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60C | No |
| 84103310 | Mar 12, 2025 | MD | 2 | CECIL COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81683762 | May 22, 2024 | MD | 2 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81510551 | May 1, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-i-95-nb-mm-0.9-lower-chicheste |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81453927 | Apr 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | CECIL COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79053502 | Jul 5, 2023 | MD | 2 | KENT COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.11(b)(4) | Yes |
| 78525716 | May 3, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78567763 | May 2, 2023 | DE | 1 | US 301 SCALEHOUSE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| CECIL COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 1 | 0 |
| US 301 SCALEHOUSE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CHURCH HILL MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ELKTON MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| GEORGETOWN MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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