HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2844772-salem-metal-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SALEM METAL INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- MC1549273 is also listed on another company recordFEARLESS TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 4075485, added May 12, 2023). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 4075485, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC953541: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (978) 774-2100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC953541, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC1549273 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 4075485. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1549273 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GRT16216C · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 6, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 0 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
0 of 1 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Massachusetts average covers 21,932 vehicle and 35,941 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 8.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 16.6% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2844772 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1549273, MC953541 |
| Legal name | SALEM METAL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 25,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 3, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 11, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherFabricated Metal Pro
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 SALEM METAL INC
What does SALEM METAL INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SALEM METAL INC (MC1549273, MC953541), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SALEM METAL INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 SALEM METAL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2844772. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (978) 774-2100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC953541, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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