Yote Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1157134 · Columbia, MD 21044 · 4435384110

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Yote Express INC (DOT# 1157134) in Columbia, Maryland has 13 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

13 Inspections
15.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
8 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.4%
Carrier: 15.4% (2 of 13) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 13) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Maryland
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Maryland

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

18 total violations across 13 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
15
Unsafe Driving
2
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: MD, VA
Level 1: 7 (54%) Level 2: 6 (46%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 MD 1 0 0
03/12/2026 MD 2 0 0
02/03/2026 MD 2 0 0
12/31/2025 MD 1 1 0
12/17/2025 MD 2 0 0
11/13/2025 MD 1 0 0
08/27/2025 MD 2 0 0
05/13/2025 MD 1 0 0
03/25/2025 VA 1 0 0
02/04/2025 MD 2 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC923403
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Erie Insurance Exchange $750 07/01/2020
CARGO Erie Insurance Company N/A 10/06/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 8
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/05/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20250602 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 120,000
Address 6616 Fortnight Ct, Columbia, MD 21044