SWEITZER MARINE LLC
SWEITZER MARINE LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 2 drivers, based in Preston, MD. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 35.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 11.1% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 7.70% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SWEITZER MARINE LLC (USDOT 3537597) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 11.1% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 7.70% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3537597/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10% | 30% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SWEITZER MARINE LLC had 20 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 35.0%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 15.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (19) and DE (1).
35.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (24.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Ford, Sterling t, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 14 | |
| Sterling T | 4 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Strg | 3 | |
| Ecln | 1 | |
| Float-On O | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Krop | 1 | |
| Mack Truck | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.71 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 15.30 | 15 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 6.50 | 7 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88684700 | Aug 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88126139 | Jun 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43DBMA, 393.23-LEU, 393.11A1-LIL | Yes |
| 87633100 | Apr 20, 2026 | MD | 1 | PRESTON MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 41APC, 2-SLLSR, 95A1 | Yes |
| 87523135 | Apr 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | WYE MILLS MD |
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | — | No |
| 86723481 | Jan 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.78A-WS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 86610649 | Dec 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86317872 | Nov 13, 2025 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.95F, 393.60C | No |
| 86125561 | Oct 21, 2025 | MD | 2 | EASTON MD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 85960254 | Sep 26, 2025 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85646678 | Aug 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | WYE MILLS MD |
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 84484105 | Apr 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | CENTREVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-INAT, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84369281 | Apr 10, 2025 | DE | 2 | REHOBOTH BEACH DE |
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 84144556 | Mar 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 83715707 | Jan 28, 2025 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.110C-C, 393.87A-FPLR, 393.75A1-TFBMF | Yes |
| 83296822 | Dec 3, 2024 | MD | 1 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83180832 | Nov 18, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-@-vienna-scale-house |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.3A1 | No |
| 83165040 | Nov 15, 2024 | MD | 1 | TALBOT COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.41-BNPB, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.95F | Yes |
| 83113320 | Nov 8, 2024 | MD | 2 | TALBOT COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 82772031 | Sep 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | MILLINGTON MD |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82765162 | Sep 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | CECIL COUNTY |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
3 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82238984 | Jul 29, 2024 | MD | 2 | TALBOT COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 392.2, 393.78, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 82211891 | Jul 24, 2024 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.23, 383.23(a)(2), 393.43 | Yes |
| 80859061 | Feb 15, 2024 | MD | 2 | TALBOT COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95(f), 392.2, 393.95(a) | No |
| 80611032 | Jan 12, 2024 | DE | 2 | OCEAN VIEW DE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75G-TFWETL, 392.2WG | Yes |
| 80319564 | Dec 5, 2023 | MD | 2 | DORCHESTER COUNTY |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD25A1280410 | Jul 30, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALBOT COUNTY | MD | 5 | 2 |
| CAROLINE COUNTY | MD | 4 | 2 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| WYE MILLS MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| OCEAN VIEW DE | DE | 1 | 1 |
| REHOBOTH BEACH DE | DE | 1 | 1 |
| CECIL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CENTREVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTER MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| DORCHESTER COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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