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EAST OF THE BAY LLC
Federalsburg, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1596498 · MC 653337
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-653337 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC653337
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP91306A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1596498
MC Number
MC-653337
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 2007
Authority Granted
August 14, 2008
Annual Mileage
708,452 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4744 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, MD 21632
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Robert Michael O'harding
Officer 2
Michael Allen Harding
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD10
NC4
SC4
VA2
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (29)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
18
Tractor
11
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4LLLV7939 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN237757 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8MN286788 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSMF1178 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1GN946187 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN237726 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9MN271829 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0LM014633 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2KD613043 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT367787 | 1 | — |
Show all 29 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1FT281224 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3HT253444 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4LR166934 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR395230 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR167057 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8HT253178 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8HT253276 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8HT368332 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8LR013070 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9GT003771 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LR167058 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9LR895012 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RJ174147 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS036035 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PS036022 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PS036036 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PS036032 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4MN286786 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8LN269455 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | 3255C00551 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | WOODRUFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH7LN237757 3H3V532C9LR895012 |
MD 918F37 ME 2582630 |
| March 12, 2026 | 2098C01064 | VIENNA MD | II | 7 | — | ACE LOGISTICS SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH9MN271829 3H3V532K8PS036032 |
MD 0509F1 ME 5170421 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 3056C00792 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | COCA COLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4LLLV7939 3H3V532C1FT281224 |
IN 2917367 ME 2462762 |
| February 6, 2026 | E946603767 | I81 SB MM 10 GUILFORD TWP - I8, PA | II | 4 | 3 | CROWN CORK & SEAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4LLLV7939 3H3V532C8HT253276 |
IN 2917367 ME 3032569 |
| 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | OOSHOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 6354004835 | ALBERTA VA | III | 6 | — | U70 WOODRUFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3LSMF1178 3H3V532C3HT253444 |
IN 3972453 ME 3125034 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| January 10, 2026 | 0006837708 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR3LSMF1178 |
OK 3972453 |
| January 8, 2026 | 0249C00764 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | FIBRIX FILTRACTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4LLLV7939 3H3V532K5PS036036 |
IN 2917367 ME 5073656 |
| September 15, 2025 | 0194006178 | DARLINGTON SC | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH4MN286786 3H3V532C8HT368332 |
MD 0697F0 TN U702442 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 0194005971 | DARLINGTON SC | III | 1 | — | MCCALL FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH7LN237726 3H3V532C7LR167057 |
MD 936F28 TN 041825T |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| April 29, 2025 | 0006753112 | US 1 AT NC 24/27 EXIT, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH8MN286788 |
MD 0697F1 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN CORK & SEAL | 3 | February 6, 2026 |
| WOODRUFF | 1 | April 20, 2026 |
| ACE LOGISTICS SERVICES | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| COCA COLA | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| U70 WOODRUFF | 1 | January 15, 2026 |
| FIBRIX FILTRACTION | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| MCCALL FARMS | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| MDC RETAIL WH | 1 | March 28, 2025 |
| MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| MCALL FARMS | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 6, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 29, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 14, 2008 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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