Potomac Express Safety Record

DOT# 3367338 · Bowie, MD 20721 · 4107534054

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Potomac Express (DOT# 3367338) in Bowie, Maryland has 24 inspections on record with 74 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

24 Inspections
12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
12 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (3 of 24) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 20.8%
Carrier: 20.8% (5 of 24) National: 6.4%
59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Maryland
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in Maryland

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

74 total violations across 24 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18
Unsafe Driving
18
Hours of Service
38

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 18 states
Level 1: 1 (4%) Level 2: 11 (46%) Level 3: 12 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 PA 3 0 0
03/18/2026 KS 2 0 0
02/19/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/09/2026 MD 2 0 0
01/26/2026 AZ 3 0 1
12/04/2025 TX 3 0 0
11/24/2025 TN 2 0 0
09/10/2025 WA 1 0 0
09/08/2025 MO 2 1 0
09/01/2025 IA 3 0 0
1 injury crash
20-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-SEP-25 OH 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1079207
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $750 10/10/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 12
Drivers 15
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/09/2019
MCS-150 Filed 20260217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 395,255
Address 3201 Alysheba Ct, Bowie, MD 20721