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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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FERRELL FUEL CO INC
USDOT 375315 · EIN 52-1311814
607 OLD PHILADELPHIA RD, ABERDEEN, MD, 21001-3608
(410) 272-4650 · KENT R FERRELL
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
20 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 97
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hazardous Materials Compliance48 pts
Vehicle Maintenance34 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Other1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173.24B4-HMGP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 30 | |
| 177.817A-HMPSPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.47E | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MD26
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.76 | 0.80 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.12 | 1.17 | ≈9–13% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.07 | 1.12 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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 53% (1 OOS) · Tires 29% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• 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 7 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, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 50%
173.24B4-HMGP
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.57).
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Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
11 incomplete vehicle2 truck2 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KENT R FERRELL
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
1989-12-06
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
04/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
12/06/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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