HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/779901-ecology-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ECOLOGY SERVICES INC
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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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.8% vs Maryland average 20.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (301) 362-6700, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1057090.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1057090 | Primary | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP152699018 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 11, 2019 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 19 · Maryland avg 20.7%
0 of 22 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | DE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MD | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | MD | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 42,318 vehicle and 51,664 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
40 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 35 | 8 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 10.0% | 10.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.5% | 10.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375BTFV | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBLPW | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Four Corners, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Walkersville, MD | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 779901 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1057090 |
| Legal name | ECOLOGY SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 42 |
| Drivers | 43 |
| Annual mileage | 470,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 3, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 5, 1998 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about ECOLOGY SERVICES INC
What does ECOLOGY SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC1057090: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ECOLOGY SERVICES 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 ECOLOGY SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 779901. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 362-6700, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1057090, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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