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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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RITCHIE LUMBER CO
USDOT 528753 · EIN 52-1149354
5904 RITCHIE HWY, BALTIMORE, MD, 21225
(410) 789-4200 · MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
4 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 176
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance122 pts
Unsafe Driving54 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 10 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MD27
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9.53 | 9.22 | ≈82–89% (over 60) | ▼ 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 | 3.02 | 2.89 | ≈35–39% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-01. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% · Seat belt 39%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 34% · Load securement 30% (2 OOS) · Emergency equipment 13%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 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, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.110B3-C, 393.104B-C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.265).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
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 7.147).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Equipment — 5 vehicles seen in inspections
5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
1993-07-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLASCO OF RAMAPO | 1522540 | officer | strong |
| CONCRETE CHEMICALS INCORPORATED MIDWEST | 1633453 | officer | strong |
| ELITE EXPRESS LOGISTICS OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC | 3074521 | officer | strong |
| H SCHWARTZ & SONS | 806446 | officer | strong |
| INDUSTRIAL STEEL PRODUCTS LLC | 1684658 | officer | strong |
| M&S SCHWARTZ ENTERPRISES LLC | 2929147 | officer | strong |
| MADISON INDUSTRIES INC | 325675 | officer | strong |
| MASTER CRAFT FINISHERS INC | 1370072 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TREE TRANSFERS INC (USDOT 377091, 1990).
Activity history (recent)
01/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
07/01/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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