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SWEITZER MARINE LLC
Preston, MD
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3537597
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3537597
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 17, 2020
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
21135 Tanyard Rd, Preston, MD 21655
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William Leifur Sweitzer
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
21 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.8%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance50
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDFF6LT7PDA09293 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| June 11, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD8W3FT8SEC07337 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| April 30, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8W3FT0NEC75491 | 1 | Passed |
| April 20, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDFF6LT7PDA09293 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 6, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FWYFXYB3YAB69240 | 4 | Passed |
| April 2, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FWYFXYB3YAB69240 | 4 | Passed |
| January 5, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDXF46P17EA65845 | 4 | Passed |
| December 18, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF4HT4CEB25706 | 0 | Clean |
| November 13, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF4HT4CEB25706 | 4 | Passed |
| October 21, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AA08Y9VW008890 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| September 26, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDUF4GT5CEA43081 | 1 | Passed |
| August 27, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FWYFXYB3YAB69240 | 7 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
19 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 8 | Out of service |
| October 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | 7 | Out of service |
| November 15, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| November 8, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| June 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| April 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tire vs. Load | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | Out of service |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length or fraction thereof | 3 | Out of service |
| June 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | Out of service |
| April 20, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| June 16, 2026 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | Out of service |
| January 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Warning Flags | Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | 1 | Out of service |
| January 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| September 26, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| September 26, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 61 recorded violations
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD23
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Tractor
2
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Sterling Truck L9522 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWYFXYB3YAB69240 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LT7PDA09293 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HT4CEB25706 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXF46P17EA65845 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA08Y9VW008890 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3FT0NEC75491 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3FT8MEE05015 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3FT8SEC07337 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GT5CEA43081 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1FDXW46P37EA48545 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Kropf Little Casa Park Model | Camping or Travel Trailer | 1K9PL38D9JG010217 | 1 | 1 |
| Float-on O | — | 40YBF35323F000034 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Econoline Trailer, Inc | Flatbed · 23 ft | 42EDPHE43W1000334 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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