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R W BOZEL TRANSFER INC
Aberdeen, MD
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 84618 · MC 87730
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-87730 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.4% OOS · 83 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.2% — below the 5.5% national average
- 83 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC087730
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 6517257
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
84618
MC Number
MC-87730
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 7, 1990
Annual Mileage
2,614,879 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
500 Advantage Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Patrick B Bozel
Officer 2
Christopher J Bozel
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
83
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
58
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
20.4% of 49 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
11 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 50 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 50 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 50 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 50 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | NY | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| October 9, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| October 29, 2024 | NY | — | 3 | Yes | Other · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD27
NC8
NY8
PA7
DE6
VA4
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (82)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 45 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~48
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
47
Tractor
33
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG1PSNK9157 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEFG9KLKG0002 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHFG2LLLM2660 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSUR6780 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG0KSKS0804 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GU539516 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K6605214 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J6292617 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG0MSMX1700 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR3HLJJ8248 | 2 | — |
Show all 82 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLFG7KLKG0004 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHFG0RLVG4764 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K6605202 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J6292613 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K6605213 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N6430904 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J6292616 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25387U063012 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GU539534 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X7U130239 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG6MSMX1698 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8MSMX1699 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG1PSUK0794 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG2KSKS0807 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG6MSMW3202 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG8MSMW3203 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFGXPSUK0793 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1HLJJ8250 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLFG5KLKG0003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHFG4LLLM2661 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHFG6LLLM2659 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625MW226098 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625MW301785 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626MW226076 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629MW313373 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GRAA0622JE131595 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J6249003 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L6849216 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J6292605 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N6430214 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N6430343 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25338U315377 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25338U315380 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU873780 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J6292614 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J6302204 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K6605212 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25347U062942 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25357U985740 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535HM875336 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J6249005 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25367U063039 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L6787120 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25377U130151 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CU265026 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J6111420 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CU264919 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EM910026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J2219228 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L6851335 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397U985840 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6849027 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N6430551 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XDM630204 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN6431093 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXHSJJ9524 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG0SSWE8433 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG2PSUM3398 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG5PSNK9160 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG5RSVJ7173 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG6RSVJ2337 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG6SSWB7588 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8SSWB7589 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG9SSWE8432 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG9TSWV7623 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG1SSWE8444 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG2SSWB7591 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG3PSNK9158 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG3SSWE8431 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322DM002249 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325DM002116 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329DM002264 | 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 (83)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 9138001875 | DUMFRIES VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGEFG7KLKG0001 1UYVS2535HM875336 |
MD 883F86 ME 263021C |
| October 12, 2026 | 0006921648 | WYTHEVILLE NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
3AKJHHDR1RSUR6780 1780 |
IN 3616517 ME 5552352 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 3271C00595 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | ZARO BAKE SHOP INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE |
1FUJGLFG7KLKG0004 1GR1A0620MW301774 |
MD 880F85 ME 5552350 |
| September 23, 2026 | 6243000439 | DUMFRIES VA | III | — | — | PERFECT BAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGEFG9KLKG0002 1UYVS2539J6292617 |
MD 883F87 ME 5221032 |
| August 4, 2026 | E929621613 | MILFORD TOWNSHIP PA | III | 2 | — | USCS DOLLAR GENERAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLFG3PSNK9158 1UYVS25377U130151 |
MD 724F44 ME 236667G |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain | |||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | 0226C00967 | PARKTON MD | II | 1 | — | BOZEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR1RSUR6780 1GR1A0625MW226098 |
IN 3616517 ME 5647182 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 11, 2026 | 3056C01241 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 2 | — | ALOUETTE CHEESE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHFG9TSWV7623 1UYVS2532J6292605 |
MD 1001F0 ME 5221027 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 3247C01011 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLFG7KLKG0004 1GR1A0626MW226076 |
MD 880F85 ME 5552349 |
| July 7, 2026 | D415618886 | CRANBERRY TWP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHFG4LLLM2661 1UYVS2532N6430343 |
MD 917F18 ME 5333018 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 0228C00830 | SYKESVILLE MD | I | 6 | — | FOOD LION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHFG6MSMX1698 527SR5322DM002249 |
MD 0498F4 ME 741274F |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BOZEL | 5 | July 31, 2026 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 2 | February 27, 2026 |
| TRIBECA OVEN | 2 | January 27, 2025 |
| ROSINA C/O LINEAGE | 2 | August 19, 2024 |
| ZARO BAKE SHOP INC | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| PERFECT BAR | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| USCS DOLLAR GENERAL | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| ALOUETTE CHEESE | 1 | July 11, 2026 |
| FOOD LION | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| DORA'S NATURAL | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| CHENEY BROTHERS | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| FOODMATCH | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
26 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 2, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 29, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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