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CHAZ'S USED AUTO PARTS & TOWING INC
Taneytown, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 773822
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
66.7% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
773822
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 29, 1998
Annual Mileage
5,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
6049 Taneytown Pike, Taneytown, MD 21787
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lura C Walls
Officer 2
Lura Christine Walls
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
66.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
92nd 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
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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD7
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
2
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMLXML576513 | 7 | 4 |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL50X76J140227 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Pj Trailers Company, S.a. De C.v. 5" Channel Buggy Hauler | Other Trailer · 20 ft | 3CVB52025H2556716 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Honda Fit | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback · Class 1 | JHMGD38647S009052 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | J622534677 | PA, PA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HONDA |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 JHMGD38647S009052 |
MD 25477TT PA MCZ9683 |
| 393.71G-CDIMT | Coupling - Improper means of towing | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | 1969C00114 | WESTMINSTER MD | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PJ TRAILERS COMPANY, S.A. DE C.V. |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 3CVB52025H2556716 |
MD 25477TT ME 5097811 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | 2345C00089 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 3 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 |
MD 25477TT |
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | 2379002486 | CARROLL COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 |
MD 25477TT |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | 2345001475 | BALTIMORE CITY, MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 |
MD 25477TT |
| December 12, 2024 | 5809000047 | CARROLL COUNTY, MD | I | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL50X76J140227 |
MD 415E26 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 7, 2024 | 0290005807 | CARROLL COUNTY, MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 |
MD 25477TT |
| June 27, 2024 | 2348004041 | CARROLL COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXML576513 |
MD 25477TT |
| 391.41A1-FPC | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| January 23, 2024 | 1969006169 | CARROLL COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL50X76J140227 |
MD 415E26 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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