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CHAMPION LANDSCAPING SERVICES INC
DBA: Champion Landscape
Dickerson, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1674597
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 32 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 32 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1674597
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 7, 2007
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
25110 Old Hundred Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842-9639
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mauricio Merino
Officer 2
Courtney Lane
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
27 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
15.4%
Ranks in the 87th 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
32
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
32
Total OOS Orders
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance41
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate31.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (25.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate46.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (32)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C7WRTCL9GG106317 | 9 | 3 OOS |
| April 2, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD9X4HT8PEC93275 | 0 | Clean |
| February 27, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDNF6DC7MDF07676 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 8, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | ISUZU · 54DC4J1B8JS809710 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| September 12, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0W5HT5RED72293 | 0 | Clean |
| September 10, 2025 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0X5HT2PED63318 | 1 | Passed |
| August 26, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD0W5HTXKED30319 | 0 | Clean |
| August 18, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W5HT5RED72293 | 0 | Clean |
| July 25, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDUF4HTXHEB30643 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDNF6DC7MDF07676 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 4P51D2121P4003468 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0X5HT2PED63318 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 32 inspection records
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | MD | — | 3 | Yes | Snow · Dark - Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD31
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Dump
2
Equipment Trailer
2
Car Hauler
1
Dry Van
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT5RED72293 | 6 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6DC7MDF07676 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT2PED63318 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HTXKED30319 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FD9X4HT8PEC93275 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Pj | Dump · 21 ft | 4P51D2121P4003468 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 C&c Industries Inc. | Equipment Trailer · Class 2 | 1C9AH2M25LG099005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HTXHEB30643 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT0KEF27696 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Pj | Car Hauler · 31 ft | 4P51C3123N3060055 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4J1B8JS809710 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Homesteader | Dry Van · 16 ft | 5HABE1624MN096608 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers | Dump · 10 ft | 5JW1D102XM4303182 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 C&c Industries Inc. | Equipment Trailer · Class 1 | 1C9AA4H12JG099011 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL9GG106317 | 1 | 1 |
| Sure | — | 5JW1D1227L4207479 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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