CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC, DOT #1174958 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Maryland on September 21.
That makes 5 of your 20 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 8 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.
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland (USDOT #1174958). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 59/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 30 recent inspection(s) and 26 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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59/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 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.
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 21, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75) and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- Sept. 10, 2026, Maryland. No violations.
- Sept. 10, 2026, Maryland. No violations.
- Sept. 8, 2026, Maryland. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- July 31, 2025, Maryland. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- June 27, 2025, Maryland. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC471631, motor property common carrier authority, granted on August 19, 2016.
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC: MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland Trucking Company
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC is a small fleet operating out of MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland with USDOT number 1174958. The company operates 8 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, CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 59/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC has undergone 30 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 10.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 6.7%, 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 CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC carries 26 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 21, 2026. Across 30 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations 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 59/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE 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. 59 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE 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: intrastate within 100 miles (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: 50,000 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: 8 straight trucks. 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.
Intrastate driver count: 3. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 3 crash events involving CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 3 resulted in a tow-away. 3 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: SOUTHERN MD BLVD, MD on February 22, 2018.
How CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 30 recorded inspections, CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC's 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 6.7% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-10 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-10 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-08 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-31 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-27 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-27 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-27 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-06 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-06 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC
What is CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC's FMCSA safety rating?
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC (USDOT #1174958) 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 59/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC operates 8 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 CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC based?
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in MITCHELLVILLE, Maryland, under USDOT number 1174958.
What is CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 30 recent DOT inspection(s) and 26 recorded violation(s) for CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC (USDOT #1174958), 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 CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE INC scores 59/100 (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 CENTRAL AUTO SERVICE 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 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile