Unicorn Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 276499 · Hanover, MD 21076 · 4107661716

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/04/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Unicorn Transportation INC (DOT# 276499) in Hanover, Maryland has 41 inspections on record with 60 violations and a 26.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

41 Inspections
26.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
17 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 26.8%
Carrier: 26.8% (11 of 41) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.4%
Carrier: 2.4% (1 of 41) National: 6.4%
38% OOS rate better than 38% 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.

60 total violations across 41 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
53
Unsafe Driving
6
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 3 states: DC, DE, MD
Level 1: 6 (15%) Level 2: 33 (80%) Level 3: 2 (5%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/04/2026 MD 2 0 0
01/23/2026 DE 3 0 0
01/23/2026 MD 2 0 0
01/13/2026 MD 2 2 0
12/23/2025 MD 2 0 0
11/18/2025 MD 2 0 0
09/30/2025 MD 1 0 0
09/08/2025 MD 2 0 0
08/29/2025 MD 1 0 0
08/04/2025 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 MC194290
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 06/11/2019
CARGO Hanover Insurance Co. N/A 06/11/2010

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 17
Drivers 13
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 07/22/1986
MCS-150 Filed 20260108 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 775,000
Address 7466 Candlewood Dr Suite B, Hanover, MD 21076