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Generated Oct 7, 2026
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HILLSIDE LAWN SERVICES INC
USDOT 595763 · EIN 52-1864104
244 HOPEWELL ROAD, CHURCHVILLE, MD, 21028
(410) 399-2207 · WESLEY A COHEN
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
35 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 224
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance204 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 16 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MD21
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.74 | 0.59 | — | ▼ better |
| 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 | 4.47 | 4.42 | ≈48–52% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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 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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 77% (3 OOS) · Tires 10% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 6%
• 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 33 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, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 88%
393.9A-LHWS ×2, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LPL
✓ 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 3.353).
2. Other1 viol · 13%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LHWS ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | CROWNSVILLE, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle4 trailer
Company profile
Officer
WESLEY A COHEN
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1995-03-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARFORD PRO LAWN SERVICE LLC | 3596572 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
03/29/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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