WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS

DBA: BABIKOW GREENHOUSES INC

USDOT 384558 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: TIM BABIKOW Company officer 2: DONALD W. BABIKOW Other (WHOLESALE PLANTS) Based in BALTIMORE, MD Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: TIM BABIKOW
Company officer 2: DONALD W. BABIKOW
Cargo: Other (WHOLESALE PLANTS)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS (USDOT 384558)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): TIM BABIKOW (Company officer); DONALD W. BABIKOW (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/384558/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 384558
In FMCSA records since Mar 7, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer TIM BABIKOW
Company officer 2 DONALD W. BABIKOW
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (WHOLESALE PLANTS)
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 200,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7838 BABIKOW RD
BALTIMORE, MD 21237-3306
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 384558
In FMCSA records since Mar 7, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 200,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.41 vs 1.80 -1.39
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 1 3 8

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 27 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 17 17 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
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%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
12
Inspections
27
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS is a corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 384558. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 12 drivers, with 27 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 overview

WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Baltimore, MD. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (15) and DC (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (87.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner, Isuzu, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 15 0 0.0% May 7, 2026
District of Columbia (DC) 1 0 0.0% Apr 13, 2026
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 10, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 13
Isuzu 9
International 2
Hino 1
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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 4.75 5 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 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 (27 rows) View all 27 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87797620 May 7, 2026 MD 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLCP No
87568069 Apr 13, 2026 DC 1 WASHINGTON DC
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 2-SLLSIV No
86395112 Nov 21, 2025 MD 2 BALTIMORE MD
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLR No
86230110 Oct 31, 2025 MD 2 CHESTER MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86075730 Oct 10, 2025 NY 2 HARRIMAN NY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85945725 Oct 2, 2025 MD 1 VIENNA MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
85591601 Aug 26, 2025 MD 2 BALTIMORE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85110054 Jun 26, 2025 MD 1 CLARKSBURG MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84735280 May 20, 2025 MD 3 WARWICK MD
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84254645 Mar 28, 2025 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16-D No
84226639 Mar 26, 2025 MD 2 md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84089166 Mar 11, 2025 MD 1 md-parkton-scale-house-(i-83)
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83353145 Dec 10, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83240691 Nov 25, 2024 MD 2 WYE MILLS MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82866801 Oct 9, 2024 MD 1 md-northbound-on-895}toll-facilit
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 390.19(b)(2) No
82834017 Oct 4, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
82641737 Sep 12, 2024 MD 1 md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81767112 Jun 3, 2024 DC 1 WASHINGTON DC
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81493977 May 1, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81023692 Mar 4, 2024 DE 3 NEW CASTLE DE
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16-D No
80034996 Oct 30, 2023 MD 1 CECILTON SCALE HOUSE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2 No
79867895 Oct 10, 2023 MD 1 I-83
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79802487 Oct 2, 2023 MD 2 md-rt-50-@-vienna
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
79766912 Sep 27, 2023 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.82(a)(1) No
79530266 Aug 28, 2023 MD 1 md-northbound-on-895}toll-facilit
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0020912318 Jun 9, 2020 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD19A0568947 Mar 23, 2019 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 0
390.19(b)(2) 390.19(b)(2) General/Admin 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS

Is WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS an active motor carrier?
Yes. WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 384558 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS's safety rating?
WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS had?
27 roadside inspections are on file for WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS's out-of-service rate?
WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 27 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS based?
WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7838 BABIKOW RD, BALTIMORE, Maryland 21237-3306. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS have valid operating authority?
WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS operate?
WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS self-reports 12 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WILLIAM E BABIKOW & SONS in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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