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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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J MERLOS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3250735 · MC1022969 · EIN 83-3632098 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4703 PICKETT CT, MORNINGSIDE, MD, 20746
(240) 367-6492 · JOSE F MERLOS
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 434
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc — $750K BIPD · policy CA 0070559 · eff 09/23/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance364 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Driver Fitness19 pts
Other17 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-STLT | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MD20
PA2
VA1
DC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.24 | 5.24 | ≈63–70% (near 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.45 | 0.48 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.97 | 6.87 | ≈74–78% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 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 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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Seat belt 55% · Speeding 20% · Phone / texting 20%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Howard County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Howard 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 74% (2 OOS) · Tires 7% · Brakes 7%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 46 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: 2 inspections, 12 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 67%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LHWS ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.228).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LHWS ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | GREENBELT, MD | ✓ | ||
| 06/28/2025 | STEVENSVILLE, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
7 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JOSE F MERLOS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2019-02-26
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
09/23/2026 — Insurance filed — Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 0070559
08/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
08/24/2023 — Insurance replaced — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0039909
06/22/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA959421035
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
06/03/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
05/31/2022 — Insurance replaced — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
05/09/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2022)
05/09/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
04/07/2022 — Insurance replaced — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
03/10/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
03/03/2022 — Insurance replaced — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
02/11/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2022)
02/07/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
01/11/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/13/2022)
01/11/2022 — Insurance replaced — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
01/07/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
12/08/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0027272
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