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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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VERIZON MARYLAND LLC
USDOT 339370 · EIN 52-0270070
700 HIDDEN RIDGE MC HQW0BH50, IRVING, TX, 75038
(972) 457-5716 · CHRISTOPHER CHILDS
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
635 / 839
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
92 / 212
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving109 pts
Vehicle Maintenance63 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
MD89
DC2
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.14 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.25 | 0.26 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.49 | 0.44 | ≈3–7% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 4 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
A high share of violations are occurring in MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 45% · Speeding 28% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 4 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 38% · Load securement 14% (1 OOS)
• 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 2 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: 12 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
2. Other1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
393.40F-BNPB
✓ 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
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.9A-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.368).
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | DEER PARK, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/21/2024 | BALTIMORE, MD | ✓ | ||
| 10/22/2024 | MD | 1 |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
50 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER CHILDS
Annual mileage
5.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
225
Registered since
1989-01-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 22 carriers
Shares identifiers with 22 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER CHILDS | 3701955 | officer | strong |
| CHRISTOPHER CHILDS | 1508000 | officer | strong |
| CHRISTOPHER J CHILDS | 2190746 | officer | strong |
| EMPIRE CITY SUBWAY COMPANY LTD | 1091739 | mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| GHOLSTON TREE SERVICE INC | 1507995 | officer | strong |
| GTE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS CORPORATION | 220462 | strong | |
| TEMPORARY POWER SERVICES INC | 1473810 | officer | strong |
| THAT GUY TREE SERVICE LLC | 3185374 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.9M mi reported (2024)
01/05/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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