What is A & a Truck Service's safety grade?

A & a Truck Service has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does A & a Truck Service have?

A & a Truck Service has 5 inspections on record with a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 2 violations.

Has A & a Truck Service been involved in any crashes?

A & a Truck Service has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does A & a Truck Service have active authority and insurance?

A & a Truck Service has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

A & a Truck Service Safety Record

DOT# 600700 · Oakland, MD 21550 · 3016161421

Legal name: Perry Petersheim

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 06/14/2024

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 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, A & a Truck Service (DOT# 600700) in Oakland, Maryland has 5 inspections on record with 2 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

5 Inspections

20.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

4 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0%

Carrier: 20.0% (1 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

44% OOS rate better than 44% of carriers in Maryland

21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Maryland

Violation Categories · 2 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.

2 total violations across 5 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (50%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 5 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.

Inspected across 2 states: MD, WV

Level 2: 2 (40%) Level 3: 3 (60%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
06/14/2024	MD	2	0
10/24/2023	WV	3	0
10/11/2023	WV	2	1
09/25/2023	WV	3	0
09/08/2023	WV	3	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.

MC/MX Number MC285958

Common Authority N

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	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000	04/15/2025

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.

Power Units 4

Drivers 4

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/08/1995

MCS-150 Filed 20241011 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 332,572

Address 12 Deer Park Hotel Road, Oakland, MD 21550