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S&M TRANSPORT LLC
Federalsburg, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3501873 · MC 1174691
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1174691 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 30, 2023; first granted December 24, 2020 (5 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1174691
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA992129173
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3501873
MC Number
MC-1174691
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 9, 2020
Authority First Granted
December 24, 2020
Authority Reinstated
January 30, 2023
Annual Mileage
236,519 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
117 Charlotte Ave, Federalsburg, MD 21632-1309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Hobbs
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT4
RI2
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN707869 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XCU428171 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8ALAR8488 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06298S701569 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CM443605 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535AM886102 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25386U783537 | 1 | — |
| 2001 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAER11C092028 | 1 | — |
| 2010 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR4AN193376 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 3081A00857 | CT, CT | II | 3 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTIL |
3HSDZAPR3KN707869 1UYVS25395M648906 |
DE CL123585 ME 5394914 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | 3211C01582 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR3KN707869 1UYVS25386U783537 |
DE CL123585 ME 274234F |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 0050000401 | EXETER RI | III | — | — | AMICK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCHAER11C092028 1UYVS253XCU428171 |
DE CL125342 ME 5493717 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3022002200 | CT, CT | II | 2 | 1 | AMICK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSCUAPR4AN193376 1UYVS253XCU428171 |
DE CL118769 ME 5493717 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | 3129006345 | UNION SCALE, CT | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR3KN707869 1GRAA06298S701569 |
DE CL123585 ME 2468467 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 8, 2025 | 0084000654 | WARWICK RI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR3KN707869 1UYVS25386U783537 |
DE CL123585 ME 274234F |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 8, 2025 | 3011001601 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | I | 11 | 3 | AMICK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR8ALAR8488 1UYVS2535AM886102 |
MD CL122898 ME 5493718 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A | OOSOperating 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 1, 2024 | 0377002971 | FAIR PLAY SC | I | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR3KN707869 1UYVS2534CM443605 |
DE CL123585 ME 5356424 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 20, 2024 | 3025003843 | UNION SCALE, CT | I | 16 | 2 | AMICK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
1FUJGLDR8ALAR8488 1UYVS2534CM443622 |
DE CL122898 ME 5380102 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | OOSBrakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 19, 2024 | DF00000680 | H-DEDHAM, MA | III | 3 | 1 | SHARON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTIL |
3HSDZAPR3KN707869 1UYVS25314U353006 |
DE XD296758 ME 5133467 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMICK FARMS | 4 | July 3, 2026 |
| SHARON FOODS | 1 | January 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 5, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 24, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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