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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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SPECTRUM FOODS INC
USDOT 696237 · EIN 52-1864943
3388 PENNSY DRIVE, LANDOVER, MD, 20785
(301) 322-8889 · STEVEN SCHWARTZ
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 8.9% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
49 / 42
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
96 / 541
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance280 pts
Driver Fitness187 pts
Unsafe Driving74 pts
Other40 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MD73
DC6
VA6
NJ5
PA3
DE3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.29 | 1.16 | ≈35–42% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.87 | 0.88 | ≈87–91% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.34 | 2.36 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 2 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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 84% (6 OOS) · English language 16% (2 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 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Cecil County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cecil 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 73% · Speeding 27%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 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: 20 inspections, 24 violations, 5 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Other11 viol · 46%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLEWG3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-ATIS
✓ 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
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.755).
3. Driver Fitness5 viol · 4 OOS · 21%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.653).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.45D-B ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 | SILVER SPRING, MD | ✓ | ||
| 12/01/2025 | WALDORF, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle9 truck7 trailer
Company profile
Officer
STEVEN SCHWARTZ
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
1997-07-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA INDUSTRIES INC. | 7051177 | officer | strong |
| BLACKLION LOGISTICS LLC | 3917945 | strong | |
| CERTIFIED AUTO TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2159778 | officer | strong |
| EMERALD ISLE FOODS LLC | 2426975 | officer, email | strong |
| JS DAIRY INC | 2898578 | officer | strong |
| PJK FOOD SERVICE CORPORATION | 404782 | officer, email | strong |
| PJK FOOD SERVICE LLC | 6292861 | strong | |
| PJK WARD'S HOLDINGS LLC | 4195764 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2024)
07/01/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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