SPENCE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 542702 • 5604 SEWARD AVE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21206
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-282667 | REVOKED | Aug 28, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000197 | ON FILE | Jan 2, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000197 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2019 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GLA0219285 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GLA0219285 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1402924 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2016 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP10115-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1487950 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2014 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4514614 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2010 | Mar 2, 2013 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LWI100983 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2003 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LWI100983 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2003 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LWI100983 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2003 | Aug 25, 2003 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2085680497 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 1997 | May 24, 1998 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2085680496 | CANCELLED | Nov 5, 1996 | Apr 13, 1997 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 2085680496 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 1996 | Nov 5, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 240879 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 237502 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 1995 | Mar 17, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000197 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000197 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA0219285 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA0219285 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1402924 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP10115-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 1487950 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4514614 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2013 | Mar 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LWI100983 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LWI100983 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2003 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LWI100983 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2003 | Aug 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2085680497 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 1998 | May 24, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2085680496 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 1997 | Apr 13, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 2085680496 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 1996 | Nov 5, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 240879 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 1995 | Sep 5, 1995 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 237502 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 1995 | Mar 17, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-282667 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC282667 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2019 |
| MC282667 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2017 |
| MC282667 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2016 |
| MC282667 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 28, 2023 |
| MC282667 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 26, 1995 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 20 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 40 - PULASKI HIGHWAY | ...357804 | SPENCE TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 40 - PULASKI H | ...058002 | SPENCE TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 17, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALTIMORE | MD295 BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PKWY | ...166397 | SPENCE TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 10, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...BW6179 | SPENCE TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 14, 2013 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2008 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2008 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2006 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2001 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2000 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2000 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2000 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 1999 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 1999 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 1998 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 1997 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 1994 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events