Mercado & G LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2928414 · Gaithersburg, MD 20882 · 3015296186

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/03/2026

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 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Mercado & G LLC (DOT# 2928414) in Gaithersburg, Maryland has 53 inspections on record with 63 violations and a 9.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

53 Inspections
9.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
12 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 9.4%
Carrier: 9.4% (5 of 53) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.9%
Carrier: 1.9% (1 of 53) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% 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.

63 total violations across 53 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (10%)
Vehicle Maintenance
47
Unsafe Driving
12
Driver Fitness
4

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, MD, US
Level 1: 20 (38%) Level 2: 30 (57%) Level 3: 3 (6%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/03/2026 MD 1 0 0
01/21/2026 MD 2 0 0
01/06/2026 MD 2 0 0
12/03/2025 MD 2 0 0
10/26/2025 MD 1 0 0
10/15/2025 US 2 0 0
10/06/2025 MD 2 0 0
08/07/2025 MD 1 0 0
08/06/2025 MD 2 0 0
07/08/2025 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 MC712433
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, INC $1,000 07/01/2022

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 12
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/14/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20260226 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 270,000
Address 8420 Rocky Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882