VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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PENN STAINLESS PRODUCTS INC
USDOT 358759 · EIN 23-2093536
190 KELLY ROAD, QUAKERTOWN, PA, 18951-9001
(215) 536-3053 · JAMES SEWARD
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 22
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 174
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving99 pts
Vehicle Maintenance75 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NY9
PA8
OH7
MD4
NJ4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.09 | 3.71 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.92 | 2.92 | ≈30–34% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-17. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in York County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from York County, PA 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 49% · Seat belt 35% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• 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 27 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
Driver Fitness 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% · Load securement 25% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 13%
• 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 18 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: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLTL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.068).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.104B-C
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.19).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck15 trailer6 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES SEWARD
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
22
Registered since
1989-06-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A LITTLE BIT OF THIS | 2271226 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2022)
06/26/1989 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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