DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC
USDOT 598813 • 114 PFALZGROFF ROAD, MILLINGTON, MD, 21651
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-879457 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173561-00 | ACTIVE | Dec 30, 2025 | May 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173561-00 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173561-00 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173561-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN382346 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN382346 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 9, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 8810981-00 | REPLACED | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02467783 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 7, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02467783 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02067701 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2019 | Aug 6, 2020 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02067701 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2019 | Sep 5, 2020 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02067700 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2018 | Sep 9, 2019 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02067700 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2018 | Aug 6, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS079495 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2017 | Aug 5, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS066674 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2016 | Aug 5, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS053258 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 5, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS035436-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2014 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS035436-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173561-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2026 | May 2, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173561-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173561-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173561-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN382346 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN382346 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 8810981-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02467783 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02467783 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA18MOT02067701 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2020 | Sep 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA18MOT02067701 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA18MOT02067700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA18MOT02067700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS079495 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2018 | Aug 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS066674 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2017 | Aug 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS053258 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS035436-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS035436-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2014 | Sep 18, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-879457 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC879457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2025 |
| MC879457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 |
| MC879457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2018 |
| MC879457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 |
| MC879457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2016 |
| MC879457 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2015 |
| MC879457 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 10, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC879457 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 30, 2014 |
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
7 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (35 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COCKEYSVILLE | 13.85 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 18.420 ON IS 83 - H | ...585170 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Oct 4, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 50 - BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | ...623671 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS95 | ...A67940 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Feb 18, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARBUTUS | 18.82 FEET WEST OF MILE POINT 23.990 ON IS 95 - NO | ...U84620 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Feb 19, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | JOHN HANSON HWY | ...328997 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Nov 22, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT 301/AP HILL BLVD | ...080647 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Oct 2, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I95 NB | ...A13879 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...775773 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Jul 22, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GUILFORD RD | ...A67940 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Apr 18, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | JOHN HANSON HWY | ...080647 | DAVID W BLANKENSHIP LLC |
| Sep 10, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2016 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2016 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2015 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2014 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events