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CHILDS EXPRESS INC

DOT 482441
MC 623886
Entity Carrier
945 EAST 30TH STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21218 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
482441
ACTIVE

Overview

CHILDS EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Baltimore, Maryland. It operates a fleet of 7 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Other. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
50%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
42.857142857142854%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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15 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

8
Inspections, 24 mo
23
Violations, 24 mo
7
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-04-24
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2026-04-24
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-04-24
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-04-24
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-04-24
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-04-24
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-04-24
392.9BA-INACTIVE — When required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-04-24
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
393.9A-LHWS — Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
390.19B2-BIENNIAL — Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
392.9BA-INACTIVE — When required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-04-16
393.9A-LFTSI — Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
392.2-SLLMF — State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-04-16
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2026-04-16
393.9A-LFTSI — Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-01-16
391.41A — Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-11-06
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-10-16
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-10-16
396.3A1-BNMH — Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-09-08
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2025-09-08
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-09-08
392.2-SLLS3 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units7
Drivers6
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For HireOther

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-623886

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CHILDS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 482441 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does CHILDS EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is CHILDS EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
CHILDS EXPRESS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 50% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does CHILDS EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 7 power units with 6 drivers on file.

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945 EAST 30TH STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
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