Backroad Transportation Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Capitol Heights, MD.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 14 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 14 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 91% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 96% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 9 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 15 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 17 | 4 |
| May 19, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 |
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| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3.70 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 16.30 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state MD accounts for 75% of activity. Activity outside home state (MD): 25%.
| 10 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | MD | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 2 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | DC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Apr 11, 2024 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 393134BCRHLC | Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3927AD | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 393100BC | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 39311A1LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 393207ASTCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |