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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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BRANDYWINE TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 32169 · MC1795682 · EIN 52-2206055 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14000 CRAIN HWY, BRANDYWINE, MD, 20613
(301) 372-0083 · HENRY MEINHARDT III
68
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.1% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
6 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 270
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy S0103CABRMD003-000027-01 · eff 04/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance209 pts
Unsafe Driving55 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.41-BNPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD22
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.16 | 9.36 | ≈81–88% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.87 | 4.87 | ≈53–57% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 82% · Speeding 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Wicomico County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wicomico County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 34% (3 OOS) · Tires 23% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% (1 OOS)
• 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 25 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, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 60%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.53B-B, 393.106D-C
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.653).
2. Other2 viol · 40%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWG2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2025 | MD | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
11 incomplete vehicle9 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
HENRY MEINHARDT III
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDYWINE AUTO PARTS LLC | 478500 | mailing, address | medium |
| KEENER'S AUTO PARTS INC | 118993 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/03/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q041531577
05/07/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2026)
04/15/2026 — Insurance filed — ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy S0103CABRMD003-000027-01
04/15/2026 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q041531577
02/27/2026 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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