THE EASTERN SALES & ENGINEERING CO
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- 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 — THE EASTERN SALES & ENGINEERING CO (USDOT 404323) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Officer(s): DAVID HESSLER (Company officer); JULIE HESSLER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. 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/404323/ As of: Jul 21, 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 C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 57/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 57/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 40% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=21354 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 46 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 50% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THE EASTERN SALES & ENGINEERING CO is a corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 404323. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 46 power units and 34 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
THE EASTERN SALES & ENGINEERING CO is a mid-sized fleet, operating 46 power units and 34 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Baltimore, MD. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (5 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 391.41APC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 46 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 34 drivers; Ford and Courier are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 21,354 ACTIVE carriers operating 23–69 power units (±50% of this carrier's 46 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVEFMCSA Company Census
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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) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 8 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Courier | 1 |
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86127397 | Oct 20, 2025 | MD | 2 | GALENA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.41APC, 393.9A-LCL, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 85977600 | Sep 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | FINKSBURG MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 85427850 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84271251 | Mar 31, 2025 | MD | 1 | md-parkton-scale-house-(i-83) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81930682 | Jun 21, 2024 | MD | 3 | I-83 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80846046 | Feb 14, 2024 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 393.104(f)(3) | No |
| 80675203 | Jan 24, 2024 | MD | 2 | CARROLL COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 80664795 | Jan 22, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 391.45(b) | No |
| 79766984 | Sep 27, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD16A0275882 | Oct 14, 2016 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1211089584 | Oct 15, 2012 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1212347136 | Apr 30, 2012 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | 1 | 1 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| FINKSBURG MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| GALENA MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| I-83 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify THE EASTERN SALES & ENGINEERING CO
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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