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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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ETNA DISTRIBUTORS LLC
USDOT 343766 · EIN 38-2129823
4901 CLAY AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548
(616) 475-8413 · MARK POTGETER
56
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 36.4% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 18.5% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
117 / 82
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 237
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate18.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving101 pts
Vehicle Maintenance88 pts
Driver Fitness34 pts
Other17 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI18
IN5
WI3
IL1
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.53 | ≈50–57% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.29 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.70 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.14 | 3.26 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
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 Wexford County, MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wexford County, MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 24% · Seat belt 21%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 41% (1 OOS) · Load securement 27% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 38%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.355).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 13%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.495).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | SPRINGFIELD, MI | ✓ | ||
| 10/01/2025 | ANN ARBOR, MI | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle6 trailer5 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
MARK POTGETER
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
82
Registered since
1989-02-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETNA CONSOLIDATED GROUP INC | 1480962 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| ETNA TRANSFER INC | 550280 | email, phone | strong |
| UTILITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC | 3004815 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/25/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
02/14/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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