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A & E AUTO LOGISTICS LLC
Joppa, MD
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4250778 · MC 1647662
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1647662 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1647662
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300159387
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4250778
MC Number
MC-1647662
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 6, 2024
Authority Granted
June 27, 2024
Annual Mileage
130,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Joppa, MD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 6 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD4
DE2
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5022JL001711 | 7 | 4 |
| 2011 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT1BEC54206 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL0RG396899 | 3 | 2 |
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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | 3291C00143 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 8 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL0RG396899 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 5GT5545 ME 5630949 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | 3239C00218 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 4 | 2 | IAA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL0RG396899 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 5GT5545 ME 5630949 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | 1679001586 | NEWARK DE | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL0RG396899 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 5GT5545 ME 5630949 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 7, 2025 | J109521928 | I83 NB MM 33 NEWBERRY TWP - I8, PA | I | 17 | 9 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUF |
1FT8W4DT1BEC54206 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 8GG3108 ME 5409280 |
| 392.4A-DOSU | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 21, 2025 | 3282C00220 | BALTIMORE MD | II | — | — | A&E AUTO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W4DT1BEC54206 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 8GG3108 ME 5409280 |
| June 18, 2025 | 2403C00020 | ABINGDON MD | III | — | — | A&E AUTO LOGISTICS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN |
1FT8W4DT1BEC54206 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 8GG3108 ME BL88738 |
| September 18, 2024 | 1528000866 | NEWARK DE | I | 3 | 1 | PERSONAL PROPERTY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD UNPUBLISHE |
1FT8W4DT1BEC54206 5VGFW5022JL001711 |
MD 8GG3108 ME 5409280 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IAA | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| PERSONAL PROPERTY | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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