VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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EMPIRE LANDSCAPE LLC
USDOT 1182292 · MC1564361 · EIN 61766080
15717 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20905
(301) 775-8651 · LYNETTE SCAFFIDI
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
36 / 36
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 297
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance278 pts
Unsafe Driving22 pts
Driver Fitness9 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 | |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD35
DC2
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.73 | 1.12 | ≈41–48% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.18 | 4.71 | ≈52–56% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Baltimore city, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Baltimore city, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 68% · Speeding 32%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 32% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 16%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 16 violations, 4 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 3 OOS · 81%
396.17C-PI ×3, 393.48A-BIHE, 396.3A1-BALAC
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.135).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle7 trailer2 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
LYNETTE SCAFFIDI
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2003-10-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE LANDSCAPE LLC | 4101001 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
10/27/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1182292.