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BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC

1001 RITCHIE RD · Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Authorized: Property
  • MC #996117
  • USDOT #2940420 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC is a Capitol Heights, MD freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Maryland. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-996117 and their USDOT number is 2940420.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/07/2025 · last updated May 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MD (5), DC (3). Home base: Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 4 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.76 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 18.45 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC
1001 RITCHIE RD
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743
Mailing Address
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC
9501 ROSARYVILLE ROAD
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772

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