THOMAS FICHTNER, DOT #1189151 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
4 of your 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Maryland on April 15.
Your latest, Maryland on September 30, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 6 trucks and 5 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.
THOMAS FICHTNER is a small fleet motor carrier based in ODENTON, Maryland (USDOT #1189151). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 23 recent inspection(s) and 17 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 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.
THOMAS FICHTNER's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 30, 2026, Maryland. No violations.
- June 22, 2026, Maryland. No violations.
- April 15, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43).
- March 20, 2026, Maryland. No violations.
- Feb. 17, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 2 vehicle violations. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.110), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a driver qualification violation (49 CFR 391.11), and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- Jan. 14, 2026, Maryland. Out of service: 1 driver violation. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41).
THOMAS FICHTNER: ODENTON, Maryland Trucking Company
THOMAS FICHTNER is a small fleet operating out of ODENTON, Maryland with USDOT number 1189151. The company operates 6 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, THOMAS FICHTNER has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
THOMAS FICHTNER has undergone 23 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 8.7%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 13%, 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 THOMAS FICHTNER carries 17 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 30, 2026. Across 23 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 3 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 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for THOMAS FICHTNER: 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. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
THOMAS FICHTNER is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat 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.
THOMAS FICHTNER is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (5 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: 21,000 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: 6 straight trucks, 3 trailers. 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.
Intrastate driver count: 5. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
How THOMAS FICHTNER Compares to the National Average
Across the 23 recorded inspections, THOMAS FICHTNER's 8.7% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 13.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: THOMAS FICHTNER
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-22 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-15 | MD | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-20 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-17 | MD | 2 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-14 | MD | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-19 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-19 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-16 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-30 | MD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about THOMAS FICHTNER
What is THOMAS FICHTNER's FMCSA safety rating?
THOMAS FICHTNER (USDOT #1189151) 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 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is THOMAS FICHTNER's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, THOMAS FICHTNER operates 6 power unit(s) and 5 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 THOMAS FICHTNER based?
THOMAS FICHTNER is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in ODENTON, Maryland, under USDOT number 1189151.
What is THOMAS FICHTNER's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 23 recent DOT inspection(s) and 17 recorded violation(s) for THOMAS FICHTNER (USDOT #1189151), 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 THOMAS FICHTNER's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
THOMAS FICHTNER scores 39/100 (High 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 THOMAS FICHTNER 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