FINCH TURF INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.90% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 4.00% (better, peer 15.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FINCH TURF INC (USDOT 379004) 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 mixed vs peers — Driver 2.90% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 4.00% (better, peer 15.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/379004/ As of: Jul 29, 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 · A
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 2.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4% vs peer median 15.45% (better). n=29387 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 20 | 14 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 55 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.33% | 3.33% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FINCH TURF INC is a corporation based in ELDERSBURG, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 379004. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 35 power units and 21 drivers, with 55 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.0%. 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.
FINCH TURF INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 35 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Eldersburg, MD. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 3.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (10) and NY (5).
3.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (14.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Ford, Eby m.h., and International are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,387 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 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) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 0.68 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (55 rows) View all 55 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level ▼ | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80715120 | Jan 30, 2024 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80655360 | Jan 22, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80431037 | Dec 20, 2023 | CT | 2 | FARMINGTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.110(b), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 80408485 | Dec 14, 2023 | NY | 2 | BREWSTER NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | Yes |
| 79426947 | Aug 16, 2023 | MA | 2 | H-DEDHAM |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79101554 | Jul 7, 2023 | PA | 2 | BEAR CREEK TWP |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 78899227 | Jun 14, 2023 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW TRUCK SITE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 78314047 | Apr 11, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87760944 | May 4, 2026 | MA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86835771 | Jan 20, 2026 | DE | 1 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86735420 | Jan 6, 2026 | NY | 1 | UNADILLA NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86328354 | Nov 13, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86213147 | Oct 31, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85848023 | Sep 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85630162 | Aug 27, 2025 | DE | 1 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85560102 | Aug 20, 2025 | PA | 1 | NORTH WALES PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 85036606 | Jun 24, 2025 | DE | 1 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83432334 | Dec 17, 2024 | PA | 1 | MARCUS HOOK PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82580312 | Aug 29, 2024 | NY | 1 | BREWSTER NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82499450 | Aug 27, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-sr0015-tioga-twp---pa-welcome |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.95(a) | No |
| 81788999 | May 31, 2024 | NY | 1 | RIVERHEAD NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81682867 | May 22, 2024 | DE | 1 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81339598 | Apr 11, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.104(b) | No |
| 81303462 | Mar 11, 2024 | DE | 1 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81172752 | Mar 22, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD20A0719479 | Aug 24, 2020 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3742387700 | Aug 9, 2018 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD16A0208145 | Mar 29, 2016 | MD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0123530035 | Sep 21, 2012 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA605977200X | May 9, 2006 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0006734789 | Oct 19, 1996 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD0006124243 | Apr 23, 1994 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 5 | 0 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| NH | NH | 2 | 1 |
| BREWSTER NY | NY | 2 | 1 |
| EAST HARTFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| FARMINGTON | CT | 1 | 1 |
| H-DEDHAM | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-LUDLOW | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-MANSFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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