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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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METRO PAVING CORPORATION
USDOT 693365 · EIN 52-1854876
5470 LAFAYETTE PL, HYATTSVILLE, MD, 20781
(301) 454-8111 · MITCHELL OTERO
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
22 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
46 / 248
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance174 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9B-LFTSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9B-LHLO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 |
Most inspected states
DC40
MD4
US2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.59 | 1.66 | ≈34–41% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.44 | 0.46 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.30 | 4.41 | ≈53–57% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Anne Arundel County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Anne Arundel County, 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 86% · Other 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 53% (1 OOS) · Load securement 21% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 16%
• 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 34 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: 12 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.100B-C, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.225).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.193).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 17%
391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.33).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MITCHELL OTERO
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
1997-06-10
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
02/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
06/10/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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