GORDON CONTRACTORS INC, DOT #1038946 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
3 of your 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Maryland on October 29, 2025.
Your latest, Maryland on September 4, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 7 trucks and 3 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Maryland (USDOT #1038946). As of October 30, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 46/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 7 recent inspection(s) and 19 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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46/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 4, 2026, Maryland. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Jan. 9, 2026, Maryland. No violations.
- Oct. 29, 2025, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.203).
- Jan. 8, 2025, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.110).
- Dec. 3, 2024, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 6 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.53), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC: CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Maryland Trucking Company
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC is a small fleet operating out of CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Maryland with USDOT number 1038946. The company operates 7 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, GORDON CONTRACTORS INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 46/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC has undergone 7 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 57.1%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 14.3%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for GORDON CONTRACTORS INC carries 19 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 4, 2026. Across 7 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 4 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 46/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for GORDON CONTRACTORS INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 46 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Maryland Trucking Compliance: CAPITOL HEIGHTS Area Carriers
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC falls under the Eastern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 03). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 3 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 55,625 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 6 straight trucks, 1 tractor. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 3 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving GORDON CONTRACTORS INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: JOHN HANSON HIGHWAY, MD on December 4, 2009.
How GORDON CONTRACTORS INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 7 recorded inspections, GORDON CONTRACTORS INC's 57.1% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 14.3% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: GORDON CONTRACTORS INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-09 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-29 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-08 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-03 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-30 | MD | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-03-04 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about GORDON CONTRACTORS INC
What is GORDON CONTRACTORS INC's FMCSA safety rating?
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT #1038946) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 46/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is GORDON CONTRACTORS INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, GORDON CONTRACTORS INC operates 7 power unit(s) and 3 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is GORDON CONTRACTORS INC based?
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Maryland, under USDOT number 1038946.
What is GORDON CONTRACTORS INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 7 recent DOT inspection(s) and 19 recorded violation(s) for GORDON CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT #1038946), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is GORDON CONTRACTORS INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
GORDON CONTRACTORS INC scores 46/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like GORDON CONTRACTORS INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 30, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile