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Carrier profile · USDOT 281814 · MC-181634 · Updated 07/08/2026

S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC

DBA PTI POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC

4 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 33 statesSIKESTON, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-181634 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
107 observed · MCS-150
169Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-08

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority39 yr active
since 1986
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo23.1%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal12
10 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7 yr

Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

39 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 39-yr authority, 23% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 281814, MC-181634) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SIKESTON, MO, operating 4 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 39 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 479 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 23.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-08.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-08
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Frequently asked

What is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 281814, and its motor carrier number is MC-181634.

Is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-08, S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC has a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 479 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC operates 4 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC based?

S & J POTASHNICK TRANSPORTATION INC is based in SIKESTON, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 33 states.