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HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC

DBA: EXCAVATE CONTRACTOR

USDOT 395813 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BRADLEY W HUNTZBERRY Machinery / Large Objects Liquids / Gases Construction Based in SMITHSBURG, MD Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 9, 2008
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 20 days Dec 20, 2007 → Jan 9, 2008
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BRADLEY W HUNTZBERRY
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC (USDOT 395813)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BRADLEY W HUNTZBERRY (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 20 days — Dec 20, 2007 → Jan 9, 2008
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/395813/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=27473 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: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +11 (25 → 36) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +10 (25 → 35) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 395813
In FMCSA records since Jun 7, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BRADLEY W HUNTZBERRY
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Construction
Fleet size 36 units
Drivers 35
Annual mileage 300,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (301) 739-8036
Email: [email protected]
Physical
21536 CHEWSVILLE ROAD
SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 395813
In FMCSA records since Jun 7, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 300,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 16.7% vs 23.4% -6.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.60 vs 1.80 -0.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 9 0 0
Trucks 34 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 20% —
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
36
Drivers
35
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
16.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC is a corporation based in SMITHSBURG, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 395813. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 36 power units and 35 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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

HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Smithsburg, MD. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (5) and WV (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.6% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Chevrolet, Peterbilt, and Appalachia are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 16.7% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 27,473 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–54 power units (±50% of this carrier's 36 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 27,473 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
16.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.8%
Median across 27,473 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 20, 2007 to Jan 9, 2008 (20 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 25 35
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 25 36
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
1 OOS · 20.0%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 5 1 20.0% Oct 8, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Chevrolet 5
Peterbilt 3
Appalachia 2
Cam-O-Tel 1
Fruehauf 1
Well 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 0.46 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 2.40 2 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86012291 Oct 8, 2025 MD 2 SYKESVILLE MD
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
MD 7GK1233 · 1HTKHPVKXNH514549
0 — No
85008477 Jun 19, 2025 MD 2 FROSTBURG MD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 938F60 · 1XPCD40X4LD660964
0 — No
84335527 Apr 8, 2025 MD 2 HAGERSTOWN MD
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
MD 7GK1233 · 1HTKHPVKXNH514549
1 390.21TB1-MC No
82505605 Aug 28, 2024 MD 2 HAGERSTOWN MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 330ED65 · 1NPCXPEX3MD740625
1 392.16(a) No
82368842 Aug 13, 2024 MD 2 HAGERSTOWN MD
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 7CF9829 · 1GC1KXCG3EF175587
6 393.9(a), 392.16(a), 393.9(b) Yes
82004942 Jun 26, 2024 WV 2 FALLING WATERS WV
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 253E91 · 1XP5DB9X4SN376498
1 397.3 No
80366048 Dec 12, 2023 MD 2 I-81
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
MD 3EP2294 · 1HTKHPVK0KH627194
3 393.100(b), 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
80102471 Nov 7, 2023 MD 2 WASHINGTON COUNTY
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 1FB6519 · 1GB2YLE76NF225721
2 393.95(f), 393.95(a) No
79192998 Jul 20, 2023 MD 2 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 330ED66 · 1NPCXPEX1MD740624
0 — No
78932111 Jun 15, 2023 WV 2 SPRING MILLS
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 253E91 · 1XP5DB9X4SN376498
0 — No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD16A0352734 Oct 11, 2016 MD 0 3 Yes No Injury
MD1464L14413 Dec 22, 2014 MD 1 0 Yes No Fatal
MD1311973296 Jul 18, 2013 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD1211958126 Dec 15, 2012 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD0911085770 Dec 23, 2009 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD0709937560 May 11, 2007 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD0610814093 Apr 25, 2006 MD 0 1 No No Injury
MD0611039059 Mar 24, 2006 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD0007318757 Apr 2, 1997 MD 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC258212
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC258212 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 17, 2008 MC258212-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST S2433107 91X $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA S2433107 BIPD/Primary — May 17, 2021 Jul 1, 2024 REPLACED
BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAP 3683609 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2019 Jun 11, 2021 CANCELLED
BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAP 3683609 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2019 May 17, 2021 REPLACED
BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAP 3 555 846 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2011 Jul 1, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD 4016832351 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2009 Oct 3, 2011 REPLACED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CAP 3 514 199 BIPD/Primary — Jan 9, 2008 May 12, 2010 CANCELLED
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION CAP 3 514 199 BIPD/Primary — Jan 9, 2008 Jul 1, 2009 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 20 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 20, 2007 to Jan 9, 2008
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 1077639872 BIPD/Primary — Jun 8, 2005 Dec 20, 2007 CANCELLED
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 1077639872 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2003 Jun 8, 2005 CANCELLED
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 177639872 BIPD — Jul 1, 1999 Jul 1, 2003 REPLACED
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 1-76639872 BIPD — Jul 1, 1998 Jul 1, 1999 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY 098FJ 23908954 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 1994 Jul 1, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 12, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Jul 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
  3. Jun 11, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 28, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. May 17, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 3, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  8. May 12, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  9. Apr 27, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jul 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  11. Jan 17, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Dec 26, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Dec 26, 2007
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. Dec 20, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  15. Dec 20, 2007
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 20 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 9, 2008)
  16. Jun 8, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jul 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
  18. Jul 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jul 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HAGERSTOWN MD MD 3 1
FROSTBURG MD MD 1 0
I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE MD 1 0
I-81 MD 1 1
SYKESVILLE MD MD 1 0
WASHINGTON COUNTY MD 1 0
FALLING WATERS WV WV 1 0
SPRING MILLS WV 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(b) 393.9(b) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
397.3 State/local laws ordinances regulations Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC

  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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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 HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC

Is HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 395813 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 HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC's safety rating? ▾
HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC'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 HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC had? ▾
10 roadside inspections are on file for HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC 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 HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 16.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC based? ▾
HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 21536 CHEWSVILLE ROAD, SMITHSBURG, Maryland 21783. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC operate? ▾
HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC self-reports 36 power units and 35 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 HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HUNTZBERRY BROTHERS INC 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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