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15/100
Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2994099Last checked 10h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Driver qualification violation on record
Informational
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DOT 2994099Bel Air, MD

Grinding Edge

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBel Air, MD 21014

Grinding Edge has a fleet of 4 power units and 4 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 2 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameGrinding Edge
DBA
DOT #2994099
MC #
CityBel Air
StateMaryland
ZIP21014
Authority age9 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/24/2026
Company officerMichael Reinke
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
9 yr 1 mo
Since 2017

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

107 BRANDWINE PL, Bel Air, MD, 21014

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Inspection history

2 total inspections · Showing last 5

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
100.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
3/25/2025MDLevel II11OOS
9/16/2025MDLevel II10OOS

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
2 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 (100%)
Driver Fitness
2 (100%)·2v
Vehicle Maintenance
2 (100%)·2v
Controlled Substances
2 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Grinding Edge

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Grinding Edge authorized to operate?

Grinding Edge's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Grinding Edge's safety record?

Grinding Edge has 2 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Grinding Edge operate?

Grinding Edge operates 4 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Grinding Edge insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Grinding Edge had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Grinding Edge as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Grinding Edge?

Grinding Edge's DOT number is 2994099. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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