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MURPHY'S LAWN SERVICE

Laytonsville, MD

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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 2818892
Active No Safety Rating
3
Power Units
3
Drivers
6
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

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
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • 6 FMCSA inspections on record

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
2818892
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 21, 2015
FMCSA Registration
October 21, 2015
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)

Contact Information

Address
5905 Griffith Road, Laytonsville, MD 20882
Owner / Officer
Kevin Murphy

Cargo Types

Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
18

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
2 insp · 7 OOS
2025
1 insp · 1 OOS
2024
3 insp · 10 OOS

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 2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving 1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service 0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness 2 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 3 inspections

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD4

Fleet & Equipment (5)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Hotshot Power units Class 2–5 · trailers up to 20 ft
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
2
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2022 Ford F-350 Pickup · Class 3 1FT8W3BN9NEE55970 2 2
2020 Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers Utility Trailer · 20 ft 5JW1U2020L1296801 2 2
2016 Ford F-250 Pickup · Class 2 1FTBF2B68GEB73458 1 1
2021 International CV515 Truck · Class 5 1HTKSSWK8MH853134 1 1
Brima — 43YDC2223CC094166 1 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 (6)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
June 16, 2026 5047C00414 OLNEY MD I 9 4 —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FORD
SURE-TRAC
1FT8W3BN9NEE55970
5JW1U2020L1296801
MD 1FE1067
MD 300361X
393.106C1-C OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling Failure to Prevent Movement
393.43D-B OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
392.2-NCDLR OOSLicense - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction. License-related: High
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
May 14, 2026 5047C00382 GAITHERSBURG MD II 7 3 —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FORD
SURE-TRAC
1FT8W3BN9NEE55970
5JW1U2020L1296801
MD 1FE1067
MD 300361X
393.100B-C OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement
393.43DBMA OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others
393.43D-B OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment
393.30-B Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
May 22, 2025 1969C00090 ROCKVILLE MD II 5 1 CARRIER
Straight Truck
INTERNATIONAL
1HTKSSWK8MH853134
MD 4ES1654
391.41APC OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate
392.2-SLLTL State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.2-SLLSR State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt
July 10, 2024 5060000278 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD II 18 5 —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FORD
SURE-TRAC
1FT7X2B60KEG34471
5JW1U2020L1296801
MD 8EE8189
MD 300361X
391.41A1-FPC OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] Medical Certificate
393.43 OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others
393.106B OOSCargo not immobilized or secured Failure to Prevent Movement
396.3A1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service
396.3A1-HC OOSHubs - Hub cap missing or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
393.95A No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
393.75C Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp Lighting
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
393.75C Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires
393.48A Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others
393.48A Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others
393.48A Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others
393.48A Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others
July 9, 2024 5062000121 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD I 7 2 —
Straight Truck
Trailer
FORD
BRIMA
1FTBF2B68GEB73458
43YDC2223CC094166
MD 6CJ2057
MD 893820G
393.43 OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others
393.9TS OOSInoperative turn signal Lighting
391.41A Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate
393.95A No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
390.19B2-BIENNIAL Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required
393.9BRKLAMP Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting
June 29, 2024 3233001392 MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD II 5 3 —
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FORD
SURE
1FT7X2B68MED87073
5JW1D1424K4261857
MD 2ER2201
MD 367390X
393.43 OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking Brakes All Others
393.100B OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Improper Load Securement
393.75C-OOS OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart Tires
392.2RG State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving

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