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ADVANTAGE LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION INC
DBA: Alc Inc
Hagerstown, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1129720 · MC 529070
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-529070 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
30.3% OOS · 40 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
30.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 84% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 40 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC529070
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy Q07 1540134
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1129720
MC Number
MC-529070
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
July 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 15, 2003
Authority Reinstated
August 20, 2012
Annual Mileage
440,473 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
12936 Salem Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Timothy Ammons
Officer 2
Edward Ammons
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
30.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
33 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
34.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 84th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
40
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
35
Total OOS Orders
23
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance53
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate34.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (13.8pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (40)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X9KD233973 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| June 24, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FTSX31P54EA23123 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| June 15, 2026 | DE | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X9KD233973 | 0 | Clean |
| May 18, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPWDP9X5DD157575 | 3 | Passed |
| April 20, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X9KD233973 | 1 | Passed |
| March 25, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDAW57RX8EA55831 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 18, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X6ND772267 | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1PN4GY8LM005544 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 23, 2026 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X9KD233973 | 0 | Clean |
| November 7, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FTSX31P54EA23123 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| November 6, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FTSX31P54EA23123 | 8 | 5 OOS |
| October 8, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY8LM005544 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 40 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
16 of 29 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 33 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 33 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 33 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 33 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| July 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| November 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| June 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| April 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Failure to Prevent Movement | Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | 3 | Out of service |
| April 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Failure to Prevent Movement | Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | 3 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 50 recorded violations
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 4, 2025 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD30
PA4
DE2
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Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
9
Tractor
7
Pickup
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dry Van
2
Equipment Trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9KD233973 | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96246H700414 | 6 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7HD367703 | 5 | 2 |
| 2004 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTSX31P54EA23123 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY8LM005544 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6ND772267 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X0DD195834 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 United Trailers | Dry Van · 18 ft | 56JTE1826GA148294 | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4820KA049150 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5TR14830172011075 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9623DH716536 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96266M700843 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830351527093 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAW57RX8EA55831 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDWF7DE0MDF04632 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTMF1C84GKF76941 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FTSX31F9XEE71134 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9625TH800534 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG10C46M038232 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481WA586602 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X0PD887465 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDP9X5DD157575 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 2 | 3D7LU38CX4G184923 | 1 | — |
| Cotc | — | 4YMCL2025EG032522 | 1 | — |
| 2020 United Trailers | Dry Van · 14 ft | 56JTE1421LA168534 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Bwise Manufacturing Bwise Manufacturing LLC | Equipment Trailer · 20 ft | 58CB1EF24FC002557 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYDF5324CE084021 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYDP5324CE084021 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5TR14830472011233 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | — | STR1480772011128 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 20, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 30, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 10, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 20, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 25, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 6, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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