Joseph Distribution LLC
Hanover, MD
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
25
Power Units
48
Drivers
Est. 2020 (6 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2020. Based in HANOVER, MD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only, Dry Van and Intermodal.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Joseph Distribution LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1,001-5,000 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Joseph Distribution LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 48
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,750,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
48
Total Drivers
48
CDL Drivers
48
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC
35 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo, Hyundai Tr, Volvo Truck. Equipment breakdown: 18 SEMI-TRAILER, 16 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Out-of-service rate is well below the industry average (~6%). Indicates strong PM and driver compliance. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 18 | 51% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 16 | 46% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 3% |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 8 | 23% |
| Hyundai Tr | 6 | 17% |
| Volvo Truck | 5 | 14% |
| Hytr | 4 | 11% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 3 | 9% |
| Great Dane | 2 | 6% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 3% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 3% |
| Kens | 1 | 3% |
| Gdan | 1 | 3% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 3% |
| Cimc | 1 | 3% |
| Volk | 1 | 3% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 35 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2999686 | IN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| HV39167 | OR | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3043166 | IN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| PB56066 | IN | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3600083 | IN | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| TL9045 | ID | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3026021 | IN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| P894990 | IN | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3118602 | IN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| PB45931 | IN | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 3043162 | IN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| PF26396 | IN | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| PE18442 | IN | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 3119099 | IN | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| HV40652 | OR | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 3043021 | IN | KENS TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| PB10419 | IN | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 3137912 | IN | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| TL4963 | ID | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 3189540 | IN | VOLK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2025 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: IN (28) · ID (3) · OR (3) · TN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 35)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in MD
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
22
Inspections
24 months
13
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)
✓ Better than national average (-17.1%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/01/2025 | NJ | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/17/2025 | DE | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/15/2025 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/13/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/06/2025 | DE | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/23/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 04/17/2025 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/01/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 22 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MRV7090201 | $750,000 | 03/01/2023 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | 01/20/2022 | 09/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2294340 | 06/26/2020 | 06/30/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | 09/01/2022 | 03/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2294340 | 06/30/2020 | 01/27/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-JOSEDIS-01 | 01/27/2021 | 01/20/2022 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 | PA | PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/13/2025 | MD | BALTIMORE, MD | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| 02/17/2025 | MD | BALTIMORE, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/11/2025 | MD | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/14/2024 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Joseph Distribution LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC is inferred to operate: Power Only, Dry Van and Intermodal.
Is JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC's authority currently active?
JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC been in business?
JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2020, making their authority approximately 6 years, 3 months old.
Where is JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC located?
JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC is physically located at 7257 PARKWAY DR #260, HANOVER, MD 21076.
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How does a fleet like JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MD?
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How do I verify a freight broker before hauling for them?
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Roadside Inspection History 22 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
JOSEPH DISTRIBUTION LLC has been inspected 22 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, DE, NJ. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 5%) 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 392.2-SLLEWA2 — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-01 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-17 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-15 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-13 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-23 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-06 | DE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-03 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-17 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-01 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-22 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-28 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-04 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-22 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2024-11-13 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-11 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-02 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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