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SPENCE TRUCKING INC
Baltimore, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 542702 · MC 282667
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-282667 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 34 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 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC282667
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
542702
MC Number
MC-282667
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 17, 1993
Authority Granted
March 31, 2016
Annual Mileage
338,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5604 Seward Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Warick Spence
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
34
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance47
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
20.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
13 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 18, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 17, 2024 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD25
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Not Applicable
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNALBG4CPBW6179 | 5 | 2 |
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C15M026102 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EX1MJ468432 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EX9SJ138759 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG10C07M058009 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG10C87M058002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Mack CTP (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AT04C07M005598 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4EX6RJ357804 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C7BM010144 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KKMAEFG6JPJK4815 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 2083C00270 | GLEN BURNIE MD | II | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJNALBG4CPBW6179 |
MD E64257D |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | 3291C00418 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4EX9SJ138759 |
MD E65410D |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 2018C00915 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4EX1MJ468432 |
MD E74027D |
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | 3298C00318 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEFG6JPJK4815 |
MD E65404D |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | 2018C00834 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4EX9SJ138759 |
MD E65410D |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 3284C01142 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 4 | — | SAME AS MOTOR CARRIER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C7BM010144 |
MD E64252D |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 3260C00348 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 2 | 1 | WASTE INOVATIONS | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJNALBG4CPBW6179 |
MD E64257D |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 3298C00139 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4EX9SJ138759 |
MD E65410D |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 3298C00041 | BALTIMORE MD | II | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4EX6RJ357804 |
MD E62450D |
| May 21, 2026 | 4041C00170 | WHITE MARSH MD | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AT04C07M005598 |
MD E62844D |
| 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-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WASTE INNOVATIONS | 2 | November 19, 2025 |
| WASTE INOVATIONS | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| WIN | 1 | December 26, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 26, 1995 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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