CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC

USDOT 650425 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: JAMES M. BOPST Additional owner: CHARLES B BOPST Other (AGGREGATES) Based in SYKESVILLE, MD Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 8, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JAMES M. BOPST
Additional owner: CHARLES B BOPST
Cargo: Other (AGGREGATES)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC (USDOT 650425)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JAMES M. BOPST (Owner); CHARLES B BOPST (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/650425/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=54023 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 650425
In FMCSA records since Jul 16, 1996 (~30y)
MC / docket MC697556
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JAMES M. BOPST
Additional owner CHARLES B BOPST
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (AGGREGATES)
Fleet size 19 units
Drivers 19
Annual mileage 181,235 mi
Contact & address
Physical
239 WEST OLD LIBERTY ROAD
SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 650425
In FMCSA records since Jul 16, 1996 (~30y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 181,235 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 17.6% vs 23.4% -5.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 19 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 28 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 4 4
Crash reports 0 0 4 4

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 30 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 12.5%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
19
Drivers
19
Inspections
30
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
17.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
28 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC is a individual based in SYKESVILLE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 650425. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 19 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. 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.

Carrier overview

CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 19 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Sykesville, MD. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 42% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (15) and PA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (69.2% of violations); top code 392.16-D (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.6% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

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

Compared against 54,023 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 54,023 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 54,023 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 14 2 14.3% May 12, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 14
Peterbilt 9
Kenw 2
Ford 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.03 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 3.81 4 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 8 3.61 4 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87836270 May 12, 2026 MD 1
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87448030 Mar 24, 2026 MD 2 CHESTER MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85892297 Sep 25, 2025 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D No
85478820 Aug 13, 2025 MD 2 FREDERICK MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85069517 Jun 13, 2025 MD 1 HAMPSTEAD MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.47E, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.78A-WS No
84779921 May 23, 2025 MD 2 SYKESVILLE MD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LIL No
83904467 Feb 19, 2025 MD 2 CARROLL COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
83738421 Jan 30, 2025 MD 2 HOWARD COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
83799914 Jan 24, 2025 PA 3 ON LINCOLN HWY AT ITS INTERSEC
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16-D No
83599538 Jan 14, 2025 MD 2 CARROLL COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LHLI No
83497154 Dec 30, 2024 MD 2 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LHLI No
83436887 Dec 19, 2024 MD 1 CARROLL COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.3A1-DLDSDSC, 393.48A-BI-SA Yes
83353190 Dec 10, 2024 MD 2 I-83
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83091452 Nov 5, 2024 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D No
82714136 Sep 20, 2024 MD 2 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82444540 Aug 20, 2024 MD 2 I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
82140989 Jul 17, 2024 MD 2 BALTIMORE COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.45(b) No
81839687 Jun 11, 2024 MD 2 FREDERICK COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81393330 Apr 19, 2024 MD 2 md-parkton-scale-house-(i-83)
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81151496 Mar 19, 2024 MD 2 CARROLL COUNTY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.100(b) Yes
81093161 Mar 13, 2024 MD 2 FREDERICK COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
80543192 Jan 5, 2024 MD 2 CARROLL COUNTY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.100(b) Yes
80113726 Nov 8, 2023 MD 1 md-i-270-n/b-hyattstown-scalehous
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 390.3(e), 393.11, 393.53(b) Yes
80077940 Nov 3, 2023 MD 2 I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.100(b) Yes
79713857 Sep 21, 2023 MD 2 CARROLL COUNTY
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
Recent Crashes (28 rows) View all 28 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA506295300X Jul 17, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD25A1272526 Jun 23, 2025 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD25S0005241 Dec 19, 2024 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD24S0005241 Dec 19, 2024 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD23A1021014 Apr 28, 2023 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD23A1010531 Mar 31, 2023 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA209054000X Sep 27, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD21A0795767 May 28, 2021 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD21A0775909 Mar 11, 2021 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD20A0687833 May 11, 2020 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD20A0687123 May 5, 2020 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA904236300X Apr 18, 2019 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD18A0512568 Oct 15, 2018 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD18A0502526 Sep 22, 2018 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD18A0420405 Jan 10, 2018 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD15A0175459 Dec 11, 2015 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD1109918972 Dec 27, 2011 MD 0 2 Yes No Injury
MD1111943321 Dec 6, 2011 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD1110365210 Jul 15, 2011 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD1111967922 Jun 29, 2011 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA101991400X Feb 8, 2011 PA 0 1 No No Injury
MD1011805331 Oct 18, 2010 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MD1011483307 Sep 23, 2010 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD0809551031 Jun 9, 2008 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
MD0409295718 Dec 8, 2004 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
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
Jan 21, 2010 MC697556-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-FB4692 91X $750,000 Sep 8, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q09 0840048 BIPD/Primary Sep 8, 2020 Sep 8, 2025 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q09 0840048 BIPD/Primary Sep 8, 2017 Sep 8, 2020 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q45 0850853 CARGO Sep 8, 2017 Oct 25, 2023 CANCELLED
VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 9516506 BIPD/Primary Mar 15, 2017 Sep 8, 2017 REPLACED
VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 9516506 BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2012 May 25, 2017 CANCELLED
VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 9516506 BIPD/Primary Jun 12, 2012 Mar 15, 2017 REPLACED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9080309 CARGO May 8, 2011 Sep 8, 2017 REPLACED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9080309 BIPD/Primary Apr 20, 2011 Jun 12, 2012 REPLACED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9080309 CARGO Dec 7, 2009 May 8, 2011 CANCELLED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 6035070 BIPD/Primary Dec 7, 2009 Dec 7, 2009 REPLACED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 9080309 BIPD/Primary Dec 7, 2009 Apr 20, 2011 REPLACED
FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 6035070 BIPD/Primary Dec 7, 2009 Dec 7, 2009 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 8, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  2. Oct 25, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  3. Sep 8, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  4. Sep 8, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Sep 8, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 25, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Mar 15, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jun 12, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 8, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Apr 20, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jan 21, 2010
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Dec 7, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRSTLINE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 3 3
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
390.3(e) Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol 1 1
391.45(b) Expired medical examiner's certificate Driver Fitness 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.81 Horn inoperative Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING 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 CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC

Is CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 650425 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 CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC had?
30 roadside inspections are on file for CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING 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 CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 17.6% (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 CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC based?
CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 239 WEST OLD LIBERTY ROAD, SYKESVILLE, Maryland 21784. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC697556). 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 CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC operate?
CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC self-reports 19 power units and 19 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 CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
28 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CHARLES L BOPST TRUCKING 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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