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Generated Oct 5, 2026
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GILLESPIE & SON INC
USDOT 131237 · EIN 52-0731582
100 DIXON DRIVE, CHESTERTOWN, MD, 21620-0450
(410) 778-0900 · TODD GILLESPIE
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
34 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 168
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance110 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.110B1-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
DE21
MD17
NJ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.42 | 1.48 | ≈31–38% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.80 | 1.80 | ≈18–22% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-11. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in DE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from DE 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 42% · Seat belt 29% · Speeding 29%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (3 OOS) · Load securement 24% (3 OOS) · Brakes 11%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 11 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 1 OOS · 75%
393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BALAC, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.35).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.065).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2026 | KINGSTOWN, MD | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer13 incomplete vehicle12 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
TODD GILLESPIE
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL & KJ NAU INC | 369785 | 3 VINs | strong |
| GILLESPIE PRECAST LLC | 996886 | email, phone | strong |
| CHAMBERS MOTORS INC | 1671536 | 2 VINs | medium |
| J MCHENRY TRUCKING LLC | 4267117 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LOTT TRUCKING LLC | 2348236 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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