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COPELAND TRUCKING INC
Gaithersburg, MD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 604261 · MC 381942
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-381942 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 15, 2008; first granted June 23, 2000 (26 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC381942
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT48320A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
604261
MC Number
MC-381942
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 8, 1995
Authority First Granted
June 23, 2000
Authority Reinstated
February 15, 2008
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
8515 Warfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Copeland
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | VA | — | — | 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
MD2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E9483TD409602 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X25J091708 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X66J110956 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN482XEC027365 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 0228C00634 | SYKESVILLE MD | I | 10 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XKWDB9X66J110956 1S12E9483TD409602 |
MD 647F05 ME 2372814 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 16, 2024 | 2064007162 | BALTIMORE CITY, MD | II | 6 | 5 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWDB9X25J091708 5MAMN482XEC027365 |
MD 626F71 ME 5210972 |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 24, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 5, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 27, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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