The Chefs Warehouse Safety Record

DOT# 1421872 · Hanover, MD 21076 · 4108505030

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (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 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, The Chefs Warehouse (DOT# 1421872) in Hanover, Maryland has 189 inspections on record with 133 violations and a 5.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

189 Inspections
5.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
109 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 5.8%
Carrier: 5.8% (11 of 189) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (3 of 189) National: 6.4%
73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in Maryland
17% crash rate better than 17% 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.

133 total violations across 189 inspections
14 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
59
Unsafe Driving
44
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
5
Other
24

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 11 states
Level 1: 58 (31%) Level 2: 62 (33%) Level 3: 69 (37%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/03/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/24/2026 MD 2 0 0
02/19/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/18/2026 NJ 2 0 0
02/17/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/12/2026 MD 2 1 0
01/21/2026 MD 1 0 0
01/13/2026 PA 3 0 0
12/30/2025 MD 2 0 0
1 injury crash
26-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-NOV-24 MD 0 1 0
20-AUG-25 PA 0 0 0
18-NOV-24 MD 0 0 0
16-SEP-24 VA 0 0 0
10-FEB-25 MD 0 0 0
04-SEP-24 NJ 0 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 MC1167490
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Safety National Casualty Corporation $750 08/01/2021

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 109
Drivers 50
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/03/2005
MCS-150 Filed 20250407 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,905,982
Address 7477 Candlewood Road, Hanover, MD 21076