FMCSA Carrier Profile
AFB CO
Ellicott City, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3035975 · MC 42027
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-42027 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
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 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC042027
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3035975
MC Number
MC-42027
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 8, 2017
Authority Reinstated
November 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Ellicott City, MD
Email
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9UG3NN318363 | 0 | Clean |
| May 29, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKYD39X3NJ480012 | 1 | Passed |
| May 16, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9UG1NN302811 | 0 | Clean |
| April 24, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKYD39X4NJ479998 | 0 | Clean |
| March 17, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | KW · 1NKYD39X1NJ480025 | 0 | Clean |
| February 3, 2025 | DE | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH M · 1NKYD39X6NJ480019 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 15, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | KNNW · 1NKYD39X1NJ480025 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4NC9UG6NN318342 | 0 | Clean |
| November 26, 2024 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1NKYD39X1NJ479991 | 0 | Clean |
| October 11, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | KENS · 1NKYD39X9NJ480032 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| September 7, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | KENS · 1NKYD39X1NJ480025 | 0 | Clean |
| September 5, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1NKYD39X3NJ480009 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 20 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD17
PA2
DE1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
11
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X1NJ480025 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X3NJ480012 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X4NJ479998 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321NBA86326 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XLBA33427 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620PB435552 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623HK278567 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL861219 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7SL556856 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X1NJ479991 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X3NJ480009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X4NJ480035 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X6NJ480019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X9NJ480032 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR443952 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1MR732422 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KR686052 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR444770 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7SS074411 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9UG1NN302811 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9UG3NN318363 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9UG6NN318342 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9UG9NN318383 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 30, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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