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PLAYGROUND SPECIALISTS INC
Thurmont, MD
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 18.2% of 11 driver inspections — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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 800105
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 43 inspections on record
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 18.2% of 11 driver inspections — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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
- Driver out-of-service rate 18.2% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
800105
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 12, 1999
Annual Mileage
375,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
29 Apples Church Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ashley Barber
Officer 2
Jeffrey B Barber
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
41
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance44
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (12.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.3pp higher)
33.3% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
13 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 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 10, 2025 | MD | — | — | 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
MD36
VA2
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Pickup
4
Utility Trailer
4
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Semi-trailer
2
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X1KM255574 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YSEY3MF215542 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X7SM179532 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X5EM393914 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X9MM455301 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML7FL049432 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X7FM425151 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR4HJ9NG340267 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 3FRXF75U05V173052 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Cam Superline | Utility Trailer · 22 ft | 5JWCJ2228SP543072 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5JWCK252XJP061145 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 2 | 1GB1KLE77SF103412 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KYCY6JF254813 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4KYCY2HF209129 | 1 | — |
| 2013 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL1DH481021 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 2GC4KNE74T1170773 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHJ6X1GM125445 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR4HJ7NG340266 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cam Superline | Dump · 20 ft | 5JWCA2022NP524069 | 1 | — |
| Cam | Semi-trailer | 5JWCA2128KP068685 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cam Superline | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 5JWCJ2022MP519260 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Cam Superline | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 5JWCJ2025PP531892 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Cam Superline | Utility Trailer · 22 ft | 5JWCJ2224SP543067 | 1 | 1 |
| Camy | — | 5JWCJ2525KP070324 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 2404C02083 | FREDERICK MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X9MM455301 |
MD 6EN9134 |
| September 28, 2026 | 0296C00919 | CLARKSBURG MD | I | 4 | 3 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X7FM425151 |
MD 5BK3844 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | XL00113208 | PA, PA | I | 8 | 2 | PLAYGROUNG SPECIALISTS INC. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CAM SUPERLINE |
2GC4KNE74T1170773 5JWCJ2224SP543067 |
MD 4HA8813 MD 407585X |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 2404C01540 | FREDERICK MD | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X5EM393914 |
MD 8DR6908 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 2408C00675 | GLEN BURNIE MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X1KM255574 |
MD 2CS6682 |
| May 4, 2026 | 0246C01363 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X7FM425151 |
MD 5BK3844 |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 9813C00069 | FREDERICK MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CAM SUPERLINE |
1GC4YSEY3MF215542 5JWCJ2228SP543072 |
MD 5EP3296 MD 407586X |
| January 7, 2026 | 2348C00560 | SYKESVILLE MD | I | 3 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ6X5EM393914 |
MD 8DR6908 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | 0251C00559 | VIENNA MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X1KM255574 |
MD 2CS6682 |
| October 20, 2025 | 2404C00846 | FREDERICK MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET CAM SUPERLINE |
1GB1KLE77SF103412 5JWCA2022NP524069 |
MD 6GN1526 MD 384928X |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PLAYGROUNG SPECIALISTS INC. | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
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