Melwood Horticultural Training Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD
DBA: MELWOOD
Profile data updated Nov 13, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
159
Power Units
103
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2002. Based in Upper Marlboro, MD, they operate a fleet of 159 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Box Truck and Sprinter Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Melwood Horticultural Training Ct operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 61 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Van 1-8 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Van 9-15 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Melwood Horticultural Training Ct is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 420,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
103
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
62
Interstate Drivers
41
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT
4 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 19, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Isuzu. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 3 | 75% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 25% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 shown)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
2
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+18.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/09/2026 | DC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/10/2025 | MD | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 10/06/2025 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Box Truck and Sprinter Van.
Is MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT's authority currently active?
MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT been in business?
MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2002, making their authority approximately 24 years, 1 month old.
Where is MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT located?
MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT is physically located at UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20772.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, DC. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) 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 391.41APC — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-09 | DC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-10 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-06 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CT, of which 1 (100%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 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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