HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/608721-the-auto-barn-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
THE AUTO BARN INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jun 27, 2012. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (410) 646-2610, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC468736.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC468736 | — | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA 21170010002 · 34 | — | Nov 27, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC468736 | Primary | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA 21270010002 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 27, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
9 of 30 · Maryland avg 20.8%
3 of 32 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 29, 2026 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Dec 8, 2025 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | 8 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 20 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 39 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 17 | 90.3% | 71.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 3 | 3 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LSLDMWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Driveaway - missing Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LRLDM | 2 | 0 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | MD | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 608721 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC468736, MC478826 |
| Legal name | THE AUTO BARN INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 43,153 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jun 27, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 21, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 29, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about THE AUTO BARN INC
What does THE AUTO BARN INC's operating authority allow?
MC468736: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about THE AUTO BARN INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking THE AUTO BARN INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 608721. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (410) 646-2610, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC468736, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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