Holt Paper & Chemical Co INC
Salisbury, MD
Profile data updated Apr 28, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
29
Power Units
21
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Salisbury, MD, they operate a fleet of 29 power units with 21 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Holt Paper & Chemical Co INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Tractors | 17 | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Holt Paper & Chemical Co INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 21
MCS-150 Mileage: 705,350 miles (2025)
Driver Information
21
Total Drivers
21
CDL Drivers
21
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC
24 trucks and 15 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 19 TRUCK TRACTOR, 15 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 19 | 49% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 15 | 38% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 13% |
Trailers (15 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 15 |
| Utility Trailer | 7 |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Utlt | 1 |
| Kidr | 1 |
| Hackney & | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 13 |
| 28 ft | 5 |
| 36 ft | 4 |
| 42 ft | 2 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 8 |
| 1 axle | 5 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 18 | 46% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 8 | 21% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 3 | 8% |
| Vt Hackney | 2 | 5% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 5% |
| Mack | 2 | 5% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 3% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 3% |
| Ford | 1 | 3% |
| Nissan | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2468301 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 0702F0 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 0576F8 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| 5248568 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | May 2026 |
| 427E50 | MD | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 3154738 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 946F76 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 0702F1 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 3154733 | ME | Hackney & SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jan 2026 |
| 0635F5 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3154737 | ME | Utlt SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 0906F9 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 2584359 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 887F81 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 2468300 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 0576F7 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 5493416 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 2584363 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Sep 2025 |
| 832F93 | MD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 5438152 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: MD (24) · ME (15)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 39)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
45
Inspections
24 months
50
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-5.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 03/26/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/22/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/07/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/30/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/18/2025 | VA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/04/2025 | VA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/03/2025 | MD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 45 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable
Of 2 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | MD | EDEN, MD | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 05/22/2025 | MD | BALTIMORE, MD | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Box Truck.
Is HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC's authority currently active?
HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC been in business?
HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 2 months old.
Where is HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC located?
HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC is physically located at 31375 JOHN DEERE DR, SALISBURY, MD 21804.
Roadside Inspection History 45 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC has been inspected 45 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, VA, DE. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 16%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.16 (Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV) — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-26 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-22 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-07 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-30 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-18 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-04 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-04 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-03 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-22 | DE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-10-17 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-30 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-19 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-17 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-08-04 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-07-30 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-10 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
41 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for HOLT PAPER & CHEMICAL CO INC, of which 8 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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