Joseph Freight Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3824288 · Silver Spring, MD 20904 · 2023784061
Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 12/22/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Joseph Freight Express LLC (DOT# 3824288) in Silver Spring, Maryland has 46 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 15.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active 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 · 55 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 · 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/22/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/09/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 09/02/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/18/2025 | MN | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-JAN-25 | NV | 0 | 0 | 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 | Southwind Risk Retention Group INC | $750 |
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.