Chesapeake Charter INC Safety Record

DOT# 350703 · Annapolis, MD 21409 · 4107573000

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, Chesapeake Charter INC (DOT# 350703) in Annapolis, Maryland has 527 inspections on record with 14 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

527 Inspections
0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
121 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 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 527) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 527) National: 6.4%
78% OOS rate better than 78% of carriers in Maryland
18% crash rate better than 18% 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.

14 total violations across 527 inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
10
Unsafe Driving
2
Other
2

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: MD, PA, US
Level 1: 22 (4%) Level 2: 4 (1%) Level 3: 1 (0%) Level 5: 500 (95%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 MD 3 0 0
09/05/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/05/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/05/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/05/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/05/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/05/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/04/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/04/2025 MD 5 0 0
09/04/2025 MD 5 0 0
5 injury crashes
31-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JUL-25 MD 0 0 0
20-MAY-25 MD 0 1 0
19-MAY-25 MD 0 1 0
16-OCT-25 MD 0 1 0
12-AUG-25 MD 0 1 0
02-MAY-24 MD 0 5 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 MC228066
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 Lancer Insurance Company $5,000 03/20/2005

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 121
Drivers 145
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/14/1989
MCS-150 Filed 20260319 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,950,983
Address 424 Broadneck Road, Annapolis, MD 21409