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CHARLES COUNTY AUTO BODY INC
Indian Head, MD
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 552845 · MC 272409
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 28 yrs · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-272409 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 1
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 28 yrs since reinstatement on October 2, 1998; first granted May 16, 1994 (32 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC272409
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 002 57 23
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
552845
MC Number
MC-272409
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 23, 2022
FMCSA Registration
March 10, 1994
Authority First Granted
May 16, 1994
Authority Reinstated
October 2, 1998
Annual Mileage
24,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
4570 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD 20640
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jennifer Scharff
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNX65N64V688529 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2025 | 0273005059 | MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNX65N64V688529 |
MD 18628TT |
| 392.16A-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 19, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 1998 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 28, 1998 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 14, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 18, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 16, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 8, 1998 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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