HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/222569-metropolitan-van-storage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC
Doing business as METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (707) 745-1150, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC138536.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC138536 | — | Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company Policy 710-03-88-06 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 1, 2019 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC138536 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9233100 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2016 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
16 of 94 · California avg 19.8%
4 of 111 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | 8 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 6 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CA | 4 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
98 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 31 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 147 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 26 | 90.8% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 5.1% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 4.1% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| Battery - Not protected Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39330B | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 5 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 4 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 222569 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC138536 |
| Legal name | METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC |
| DBA name | METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 7, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC
What does METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC138536: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire).
Which information about METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 222569. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (707) 745-1150, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC138536, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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