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  • Contract (Property) authority is currently revoked as of May 1, 2026 · Docket MC1531759.

HIGHLAND TURF INC

DBA: HTI CONTRACTORS

USDOT 592464 Active Based in FINKSBURG, MD

HIGHLAND TURF INC is a motor carrier based in FINKSBURG, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 592464. 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 60 power units and 92 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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: Contract (Property). 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

HIGHLAND TURF INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 60 power units and 92 drivers, based in Finksburg, MD. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
60
Drivers
92
Inspections
25
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
12 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 78% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (16 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.2% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 60 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 92 drivers; Mack, Chevrolet, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract (Property) 1 revoked
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. · BIPD/Primary
PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. · 91X
2 active policies
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.07 vs 1.80 -0.73
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
Serves 2,554 carriers
Location & Contact
4539 SYKESVILLE ROAD
FINKSBURG, MD 21048
Phone: 4107810155
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 592464
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 1,607,680 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 16,534 ACTIVE carriers operating 30–90 power units (±50% of this carrier's 60 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 16,534 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
19.2%
Median across 16,534 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 violations
4 OOS · 26.7%
Unsafe Driving
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) 15 4 26.7% Dec 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 14
Chevrolet 3
Pete 2
International 2
Ajin 1
Ford 1
Kenworth 1
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86674748 Dec 29, 2025 MD 3 ELDERSBURG MD
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 2DJ9887 · JALCDW16XH7002055
0 — No
86621409 Dec 18, 2025 MD 1 ELDERSBURG MD
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 357ED20 · 1M2GR4GCXKM004625
5 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
86228523 Oct 29, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
MD 381ED30 · 1M2GR4GCXSM049807
0 — No
85957613 Oct 3, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 324ED41 · 1M2GR4GC0LM018969
0 — No
85427503 Aug 6, 2025 MD 2 BALTIMORE MD
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 361ED24 · 1M2GR4GC8KM004624
3 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL Yes
85045976 Jun 23, 2025 MD 1 SYKESVILLE MD
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 458E80 · 1HTXHAHT37J403098
1 393.9A-LSML No
84586537 May 2, 2025 MD 2 SYKESVILLE MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 241ED82 · 1NKDLP0X5EJ412204
1 393.134B-CRHLC Yes
83656756 Jan 21, 2025 MD 2 MD
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 357ED21 · 1M2AT04C67M002365
1 393.9A-LLPL No
83513936 Dec 31, 2024 MD 3 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 324ED41 · 1M2GR4GC0LM018969
0 — No
83448192 Dec 20, 2024 MD 2 I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA 361ED24 · 1M2GR4GC8KM004624
0 — No
82988445 Oct 24, 2024 MD 2 HOWARD COUNTY
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 1AB8761 · 1GB6KZBK9AF137819
3 393.41-BNPB, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LIL Yes
82964155 Oct 22, 2024 MD 1 BALTIMORE COUNTY
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 320ED49 · 1M2GR4GC1LM018964
1 393.9A-LIL No
82866774 Oct 9, 2024 MD 2 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 364ED57 · 1M2GR4GC3RM040117
0 — No
82690662 Sep 17, 2024 MD 1 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 324ED41 · 1M2GR4GC0LM018969
1 393.45(b)(2) No
81792865 Jun 5, 2024 MD 2 CARROLL COUNTY
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 357ED21 · 1M2AT04C67M002365
0 — No
81638563 May 17, 2024 MD 2 HOWARD COUNTY
PETE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 285ED09 · 1NPFLUEX66N883413
1 392.16(a) No
80168820 Nov 15, 2023 MD 2 FREDERICK COUNTY
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 458E80 · 1HTXHAHT37J403098
1 392.16(a) No
79671136 Sep 15, 2023 MD 1 I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCA2658 · 1FDUF5GY2GEA30442
1 393.45(d) No
79503158 Aug 25, 2023 MD 3 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 324ED41 · 1M2GR4GC0LM018969
0 — No
79193088 Jul 20, 2023 MD 2 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 357ED21 · 1M2AT04C67M002365
0 — No
79068166 Jul 6, 2023 MD 2 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
PETE STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 222ED88 · 1NPFLUEX96N883423
1 392.16(a) No
78953446 Jun 21, 2023 MD 1 md-northbound-on-895}toll-facilit
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 17P061 · 1GBE5E1123F507922
3 393.43, 393.95(f), 393.81 Yes
78929312 Jun 19, 2023 MD 2 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
FL DD90HV · 1M2GR2GC9RM039154
0 — No
78615848 May 15, 2023 MD 1 CARROLL COUNTY
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 320ED49 · 1M2GR4GC1LM018964
2 393.50(d), 393.45(d) No
78525636 May 4, 2023 MD 2 md-i-270-s/b-hyattstown-scalehous
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 277ED32 · 1M2AT04C47M002364
1 393.100(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD24S0003688 Sep 24, 2024 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD24S0002628 Jul 3, 2024 MD 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
MD23A1011346 Mar 28, 2023 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD21A0842970 Oct 4, 2021 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD20A0735182 Oct 16, 2020 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD20A0720020 Aug 20, 2020 MD 0 1 No Yes Injury
MD17A0348180 Jun 12, 2017 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD16A0232478 Jun 10, 2016 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD1556C15050 Mar 6, 2015 MD 1 2 Yes Yes Fatal
MD1011059905 Feb 19, 2010 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MD0809914790 Oct 20, 2008 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MD0007711084 Aug 25, 1999 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
MC1531759
Revoked
Granted Apr 25, 2023 Revoked May 1, 2026
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC1531759
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
May 1, 2026 MC1531759 Contract (Property) REVOKED —
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
Apr 25, 2023 MC1531759-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. AX9 0754902 BIPD/Primary Apr 25, 2023 On file ACTIVE
PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. AX9 0754902 91X Apr 25, 2023 On file ACTIVE
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 1, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.100(b) Cargo securement - aggregate working load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.43 Brake - relay emergency valve Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.50(d) Steering mechanism defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.81 Horn inoperable Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify HIGHLAND TURF 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.
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  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 HIGHLAND TURF INC

Is HIGHLAND TURF INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HIGHLAND TURF INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 592464 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 HIGHLAND TURF INC's safety rating? ▾
HIGHLAND TURF INC 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 HIGHLAND TURF INC had? ▾
25 roadside inspections are on file for HIGHLAND TURF 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 HIGHLAND TURF INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HIGHLAND TURF INC's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (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 HIGHLAND TURF INC based? ▾
HIGHLAND TURF INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4539 SYKESVILLE ROAD, FINKSBURG, Maryland 21048. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HIGHLAND TURF INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. HIGHLAND TURF INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1531759). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does HIGHLAND TURF INC operate? ▾
HIGHLAND TURF INC self-reports 60 power units and 92 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 HIGHLAND TURF INC had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HIGHLAND TURF 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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