HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3155932-metal-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
METAL EXPRESS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
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, (660) 956-4599, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC107754.
- 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) | MC107754 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WF017366 · 91X | $750,000 | Aug 20, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 9 · Missouri avg 20.2%
1 of 12 · Missouri avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | NE | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | KS | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | WY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | WY | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| May 22, 2026 | IA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 24, 2025 | WI | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 23, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 1, 2025 | WI | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Apr 21, 2025 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
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 Missouri average covers 51,987 vehicle and 91,607 driver inspections of all Missouri-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
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 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 | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 3 | 74.2% | 66.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 12.9% | 15.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-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 | 3155932 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC107754 |
| Legal name | METAL EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 604,144 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 2, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Questions about METAL EXPRESS LLC
What does METAL EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC107754: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about METAL EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 METAL EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3155932. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (660) 956-4599, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC107754, 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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