THE POOLE & KENT CORPORATION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- 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 POOLE & KENT CORPORATION (USDOT 88590) 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): DONALD RAY CAMPBELL (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 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/88590/ As of: Jul 22, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). 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 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197586 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.09% | — |
| 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 POOLE & KENT CORPORATION is a corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 88590. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
THE POOLE & KENT CORPORATION is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Baltimore, MD. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 800% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (9 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB1-MC (390.21TB1-MC) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Chevrolet, and Dorsey tra are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,586 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 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) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jul 8, 2026 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.61 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.60 | 2 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88369470 | Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88301480 | Jun 30, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88134504 | Jun 11, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86538405 | Dec 10, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85997085 | Oct 7, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85877314 | Sep 16, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85616139 | Aug 21, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 84971935 | Jun 12, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84236772 | Mar 27, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83888289 | Feb 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.95F | No |
| 82482382 | Aug 26, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81626856 | May 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| 80002057 | Oct 25, 2023 | MD | 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD22A0918955 | Jun 1, 2022 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD0008266743 | Aug 2, 1999 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0008197718 | Jan 22, 1999 | MD | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 7 | 1 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify THE POOLE & KENT CORPORATION
- 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- 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.
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