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JOHN W RITTER TRUCKING INC
Capital Heights, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
31.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% 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 6903 · MC 1664339
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1664339 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Third Coast Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
31.8% OOS · 73 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
31.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% 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 1 yr, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 73 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1664339
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FNCAP00013902
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
6903
MC Number
MC-1664339
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 16, 2024
Annual Mileage
3,249,753 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8607 Central Ave, Capital Heights, MD 20743
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Endresen
Officer 2
Damon Cuzick
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
73
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
60
Out-of-Service Violations
27
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance94
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.7pp higher)
31.8% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
25 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 44 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 44 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 44 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 44 inspections
Crash History (8)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
8
Crashes
0
Fatalities
7
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 17, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 24, 2025 | MD | — | 2 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 24, 2025 | MD | — | 2 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 19, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 17, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 18, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| September 22, 2024 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD24
MS11
NJ8
VA3
TN2
CT1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
27
Tractor
23
Semi-trailer
4
Truck
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA5RS010643 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA4RS010651 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8LN258091 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1HLJF9143 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMMM8GH248344 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA6RS010649 | 2 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH881002312 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR7HN167581 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1LN258093 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3FN918431 | 2 | 2 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EGXLN258092 | 2 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA06236J613616 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621JJ115829 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623KD132891 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XFT597146 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1CL592432 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1KL113084 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4HL966667 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6CL592605 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6HL000577 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8KL113096 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9AL346662 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL592257 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL000422 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W07L098389 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W33L826667 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L098404 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W46L970359 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W55L922769 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L010180 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX5L921486 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L010707 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L058000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EP868519 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4GD264717 | 1 | 1 |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH781002415 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH881002309 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JR316270 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NS283568 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9SS010550 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR5HN167580 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG0FN929855 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2KN211735 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3GN972703 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3JN893331 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3LN258094 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG4FN929857 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG5JN893329 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG6GN955703 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7GN955709 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7HN976304 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8JN886178 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8JN886181 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EGXJN893326 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1JN886175 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7FN915735 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323AM002436 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328JM801810 | 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 (73)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 3230C00787 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | JOHNS MANVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EG3JN893331 1JJV532D9CL592257 |
WI 12209AW WI 813329 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 3240C00663 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EG3FN918431 1JJV532D8KL113096 |
WI 12206AW ME 2557958 |
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 3284C00894 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | SAME AS MOTOR CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMMM8GH248344 |
MD 9CP8316 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 2018011644 | TIPPAH COUNTY, MS | II | 2 | — | JOHN W RITTER TRUCKING INC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA5RS010643 |
MD 453E41 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 7, 2026 | 3239C00192 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EG8LN258091 1JJV532D1CL592432 |
MD 925F50 WI 814135 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | MC00051553 | LEE COUNTY E/B, MS | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA6RS010649 |
MD 453E45 |
| November 24, 2025 | U000440663 | MARSHALL COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA5RS010643 |
MD 453E41 |
| November 4, 2025 | I3A1830187 | MEMPHIS TN | II | 3 | 1 | U.S. POST OFFICE | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA5RS010643 |
MD 453E41 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 25, 2025 | I033AL2123 | MEMPHIS TN | II | 1 | — | USPS | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA5RS010643 |
MD 543E41 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | 2512C00161 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EG1LN258093 1JJV532WX7L058000 |
MD 993F46 TN U686050 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 172.502A2-HMPP | HM (Placarding) - Any sign, advertisement, slogan (such as Drive Safely), or device that, by its color, design, shape or content, could be confused with any pla | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 6 | October 25, 2025 |
| MCCORMICK & CO | 3 | February 24, 2025 |
| JOHNS MANVILLE | 2 | May 12, 2026 |
| GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC | 2 | April 1, 2025 |
| MCCORMICK | 2 | February 5, 2024 |
| DEBAUN OUTSIDE WAREHOUSE | 2 | January 11, 2024 |
| U.S. POST OFFICE | 1 | November 4, 2025 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | 1 | May 3, 2025 |
| PAC WORLDWIDE CORPORATION | 1 | April 18, 2025 |
| ULTRA RECYCLING | 1 | December 19, 2024 |
| CANADA DRY | 1 | December 5, 2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER INC | 1 | November 21, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 16, 2024 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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