D D & S Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 361802 · Annapolis, MD 21401 · 2026961500

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/21/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, D D & S Express INC (DOT# 361802) in Annapolis, Maryland has 278 inspections on record with 205 violations and a 11.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

278 Inspections
11.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
7 Crashes
105 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 11.9%
Carrier: 11.9% (33 of 278) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.4%
Carrier: 0.4% (1 of 278) National: 6.4%
62% OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Maryland
16% crash rate better than 16% 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.

205 total violations across 278 inspections
34 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
107
Unsafe Driving
84
Hours of Service
10
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
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 36 states
Level 1: 19 (7%) Level 2: 123 (44%) Level 3: 134 (48%) Level 4: 1 (0%) Level 5: 1 (0%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/21/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/21/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/18/2026 PA 3 0 0
03/17/2026 MO 2 0 0
03/17/2026 DE 3 0 0
03/16/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/25/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/25/2026 AR 2 1 0
02/19/2026 OH 2 0 0
02/16/2026 MS 2 0 0
1 fatal crash
2 injury crashes
30-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-MAY-24 OH 0 0 0
26-APR-24 AR 0 0 0
19-DEC-25 AR 0 0 0
17-SEP-24 TX 0 3 0
17-SEP-24 WY 0 0 0
02-JUL-25 PA 0 2 0
02-FEB-25 OK 1 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 MC326288
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Old Republic Insurance Company $4,000 09/01/2023
SURETY Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland N/A 09/01/2016

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 105
Drivers 105
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 08/04/1989
MCS-150 Filed 20260130 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,982,614
Address 185 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401