Wm M Chambers & Son Safety Record
DOT# 1671536 · Seaford, DE 19973 · 3026293553
Legal name: Chambers Motors INC
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Wm M Chambers & Son (DOT# 1671536) in Seaford, Delaware has 77 inspections on record with 58 violations and a 16.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 58 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 77 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | DE | 1 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | MD | 2 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 12/18/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-MAY-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-MAR-25 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-JUL-24 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-FEB-25 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-AUG-25 | NY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Donegal Mutual Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.