VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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SMI SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2545523 · EIN 20-0509779
17435 MILL BRANCH PL, BOWIE, MD, 20716
(301) 464-7660 · STEPHEN PRINCIPE
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 23.7% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
21 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 287
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate23.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance175 pts
Driver Fitness63 pts
Unsafe Driving49 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-HCM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MD31
DC3
VA2
DE1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.33 | 2.09 | ≈49–56% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.02 | 1.00 | ≈92–96% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.63 | 2.63 | ≈29–33% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 57% · Speeding 43%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 100%
393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.973).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle9 trailer1 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN PRINCIPE
Recordable crash rate
33.33 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2014-09-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITE MAINTENANCE INC | 996939 | officer, phone | strong |
| SMI SERVICES OF DELAWARE LLC | 2373286 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SITE MAINTENANCE INC (USDOT 996939, 2002).
Activity history (recent)
05/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
09/29/2014 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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