THE F AND L COMPANY
DBA: GAINES AND COMPANY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE F AND L COMPANY (USDOT 861625) 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 Officer(s): WILLIAM LEE GAINES (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/861625/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 18.8% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 13.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THE F AND L COMPANY is a corporation based in REISTERSTOWN, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 861625. 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 12 power units and 14 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.8%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
THE F AND L COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Reisterstown, MD. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (15) and NC (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB1-MC (390.21TB1-MC) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.59 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 2.30 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87145530 | Feb 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86851001 | Jan 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86812513 | Jan 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | DENTON MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86389888 | Nov 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | OWINGS MILLS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86053492 | Oct 13, 2025 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 85957990 | Oct 2, 2025 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 393.95F | No |
| 85863733 | Sep 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85244070 | Jul 16, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 84464185 | Apr 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84088622 | Mar 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83967191 | Feb 26, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 83261117 | Nov 27, 2024 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.10A3-RRC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83202996 | Nov 19, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-southbound-on-895}toll-facilit |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82641738 | Sep 12, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.41 | Yes |
| 82569883 | Sep 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82070207 | Jul 9, 2024 | MD | 2 | CARROLL COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.41 | Yes |
| 80644596 | Jan 18, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.41 | Yes |
| 80319499 | Dec 6, 2023 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 79881085 | Oct 11, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79790578 | Sep 29, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-i-695-e/b-fsk-bridge-toll-faci |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79349241 | Aug 7, 2023 | MD | 2 | PARKTONMD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 78300854 | Apr 10, 2023 | MD | 1 | md-i-95-@-i-495-(park-and-ride) | — | 13 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 393.207(a) | Yes |
| 78274162 | Apr 5, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25A1313305 | Nov 24, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD19A0582853 | May 9, 2019 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD18A0461081 | May 10, 2018 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD18A0453027 | Apr 12, 2018 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD1012005284 | Mar 25, 2010 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| DENTON MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| OWINGS MILLS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| PARKTONMD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify THE F AND L COMPANY
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- 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.
- 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.
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