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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Jan 5, 2026 · Docket MC1610715.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 143 days (since Dec 30, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

CHARLIES CARS LLC

USDOT 4182772 Active Based in ESSEX, MD

CHARLIES CARS LLC is a motor carrier based in ESSEX, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4182772. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

CHARLIES CARS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Essex, MD. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
5
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Process Agent
#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (2) and PA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.0% of violations); top code 393.130B-CHVE (Cargo securement - heavy equipment) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Great Dane, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Dec 30, 2025 (143 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 6.67 vs 1.80 +4.87
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
Serves 108,819 carriers
Location & Contact
20 LANDMARK CT
ESSEX, MD 21221
Phone: 4439436250
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 4182772
Operation A

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 violations
5 OOS · 29.4%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Delaware (DE) 1 1 100.0% Dec 3, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Apr 15, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 1 100.0% Nov 18, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Trail-Eze 2
Great Dane 2
International 1
Manac 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86487505 Dec 3, 2025 DE 2 NEW CASTLE DE
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2886224 · 3AKJHLFG0LSLP4143
7 393.110B3-C, 393.207A-STCB, 393.9A-LRLI Yes
84419164 Apr 15, 2025 PA 3 pa-sr-220-bedford-twp---.5-south
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3361610 · 3AKJHLDV1PDNS4532
1 392.2-SLLIRP No
83224717 Nov 18, 2024 SC 2 ANDERSON SC
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 42517F · 1FUJGLBG6DSBZ9539
12 393.130B-CHVE, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LTSI Yes
81445964 Apr 25, 2024 SC 3 SC 151 DARLINGTON COUNTY
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 0472F2 · 2HSCUAPR6AC160817
1 392.2 No
81265766 Apr 4, 2024 KY 1 MOREHEAD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3003262 · 3AKJHLDR8MSMS4518
6 393.75(a)(3), 393.75(a)(1), 392.2 Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC1610715
Revoked
Granted Jan 5, 2026 Revoked Jan 5, 2026
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jan 5, 2026 MC1610715 Common REVOKED Jan 5, 2026
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 15, 2024 MC1610715-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CS SPS 9089180-00 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 2025 Dec 30, 2025 CANCELLED
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CS SPS 9089180-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2024 Sep 5, 2025 CANCELLED
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CS SPS 2594256-00 BIPD/Primary May 26, 2024 Dec 30, 2024 REPLACED
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CS SPS 2594256-00 BIPD/Primary May 26, 2024 Jan 1, 2025 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY 0035019-01-CA BIPD/Primary Feb 11, 2024 May 31, 2024 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY 0035019-01-CA BIPD/Primary Feb 11, 2024 May 26, 2024 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 5, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Jan 5, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Dec 30, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 8, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Sep 5, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 31, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Dec 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 31, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 29, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. May 26, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
NEW CASTLE DE DE 1 1
MOREHEAD KY 1 1
ANDERSON SC SC 1 1
SC 151 DARLINGTON COUNTY SC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify CHARLIES CARS LLC

  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 CHARLIES CARS LLC

Is CHARLIES CARS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CHARLIES CARS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4182772 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 CHARLIES CARS LLC's safety rating? ▾
CHARLIES CARS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CHARLIES CARS LLC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for CHARLIES CARS LLC 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 CHARLIES CARS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CHARLIES CARS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 CHARLIES CARS LLC based? ▾
CHARLIES CARS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 20 LANDMARK CT, ESSEX, Maryland 21221. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CHARLIES CARS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
CHARLIES CARS LLC 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 CHARLIES CARS LLC operate? ▾
CHARLIES CARS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 CHARLIES CARS LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CHARLIES CARS LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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