THE AUTO BARN INC
USDOT 608721 • 2930 JAMES STREET, BALTIMORE, MD, 21230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-468736 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 27, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | Q610341171 | ON FILE | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q112780142 | ON FILE | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q112780142 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000169 01 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2022 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000169 01 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2022 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOWCA000169 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2021 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02150700 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2020 | Nov 27, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA20MOT02150700 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003754 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003754 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003754 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB003266 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2019 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002751 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 27, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002190 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2017 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB001681 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2016 | Oct 27, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB001194 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2015 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB000495 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2014 | Oct 27, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB000495 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2014 | Nov 14, 2015 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 330835 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 330835 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2013 | Oct 28, 2014 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 330835 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 281480 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 281480 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM 5522 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2006 | May 3, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL431706 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL429772 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL429772 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL428437 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2003 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL428437 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2003 | Nov 15, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q610341171 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q112780142 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000169 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000169 01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q112780142 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | TOWCA000169 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02150700 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2021 | Nov 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA20MOT02150700 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003754 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2020 | Nov 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003754 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003266 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB003754 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002751 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2019 | Oct 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002190 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001681 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB001194 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB000495 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2015 | Nov 14, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB000495 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 330835 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 330835 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2014 | Oct 28, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 281480 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2013 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 330835 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 281480 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY | CM 5522 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2008 | May 3, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL431706 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL429772 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL429772 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL428437 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL428437 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-468736 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-468736 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-468736 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2023 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2022 |
| MC468736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 16, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2019 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2017 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2015 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2014 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2013 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2008 |
| MC468736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 5, 2006 | REVOKED | Dec 7, 2020 |
| MC468736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 |
| MC468736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 4, 2005 | REVOKED | Nov 21, 2006 |
| MC468736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 21, 2003 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2004 |
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 • 83 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 83 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(h)(10) | Fifth wheel defective | 4 | 4 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(3) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (83 inspections)
Showing 50 of 83
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | RAMSAY ST | ...814025 | THE AUTO BARN INC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | E GUDE DR | ...816042 | THE AUTO BARN INC |
| Feb 28, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | NO NAME | ...814025 | THE AUTO BARN INC |
| Dec 19, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2017 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2016 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2014 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2013 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2012 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2011 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2011 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2010 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2010 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events