RITCHIE LUMBER CO
Joins 29 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 3.60% vs peer 0.00% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RITCHIE LUMBER CO (USDOT 528753) 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 rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 3.60% vs peer 0.00% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/528753/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 3.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=174646 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 6.9% | — |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 174,646 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (26 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 20 | |
| International | 17 | |
| Navi | 2 | |
| Courier | 1 | |
| Ford Goldl | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Utility | 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 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 8.30 | 8 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 2.80 | 3 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89284198 | Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 89280166 | Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 89124471 | Sep 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.104F3-C | No |
| 88890250 | Sep 1, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88671994 | Aug 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.110B3-C, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 88633071 | Aug 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | — | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88341218 | Jul 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.16-D | No |
| 87874539 | May 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.110B3-C, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87471820 | Mar 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87105215 | Feb 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | CATONSVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86850959 | Jan 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86800897 | Jan 14, 2026 | MD | 1 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86188254 | Oct 28, 2025 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85997587 | Oct 7, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.95F, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85849101 | Sep 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85615964 | Aug 21, 2025 | MD | 2 | CLARKSBURG MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 85435189 | Aug 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | ROSSVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85203545 | Jul 9, 2025 | MD | 2 | ODENTON MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84999007 | Jun 18, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84629480 | May 8, 2025 | MD | 1 | MONROVIA MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 84226609 | Mar 26, 2025 | MD | 1 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84205369 | Mar 21, 2025 | US | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84088455 | Mar 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83954928 | Feb 25, 2025 | MD | 1 | md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 83944090 | Feb 24, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-southbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD23A1031240 | Jun 5, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD22A0923312 | Jun 17, 2022 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD21A0830013 | Aug 23, 2021 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD19A0640166 | Nov 9, 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
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 4 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 4 | 0 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 4 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 3 | 2 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 0 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 2 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CATONSVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | 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 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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48 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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