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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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POTOMAC METALS INC
USDOT 869277 · EIN 54-1893765
42702 DULLES TRADE CT, STERLING, VA, 20166
(703) 430-3667 · ERIC ZWILSKY
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 54
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance39 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other8 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.209D-STYCIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 393.47E | — | 3 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MD24
VA3
US2
PA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.32 | 1.21 | ≈11–15% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 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
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 54% · Brakes 26% (1 OOS) · Steering 21% (1 OOS)
• 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 8 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: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | FOREST HEIGHTS, MD | ✓ | ||
| 03/04/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 12/04/2024 | VA | ✓ |
Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle4 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
ERIC ZWILSKY
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2000-04-03
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
01/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
04/03/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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