HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/334658-metro-metals-northwest-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 14:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC
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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 average35.5% vs Oregon average 22.1%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (503) 287-8861, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC595754.
- 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: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC595754 | — | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 6685691 · 34 | — | Mar 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC595754 | Primary | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT3000306 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC595754 | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT3000306 | Jul 1, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC595754 | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY Policy ZACAT3000304 | Jul 1, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
11 of 31 · Oregon avg 22.1%
3 of 64 · Oregon avg 5.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- WA 54 84.4%
- OR 10 15.6%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 36
20 straight trucks · 16 tractors
Freightliner 17Kenworth 11Mack 4Peterbilt 2Ram/Dodge 1Western Star 1
87 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 31
26 semi-trailers · 5 full trailers
Wabash 3Utility 1CIMC 1Clement 1Dorsey 1Fontaine 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Genie 1Envirocon 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | WA | 3 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2026 | WA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2026 | OR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Oregon average covers 22,251 vehicle and 33,162 driver inspections of all Oregon-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
47 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 92 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 12 | 80.9% | 71.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 12.8% | 10.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
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 | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | .77 S Portland, OR | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2026 | Portland, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Tukwila, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 2.79 S Woodburn, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 334658 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC595754 |
| Legal name | METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 87 |
| Drivers | 89 |
| Annual mileage | 3,336,388 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 1, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 30, 1988 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @metrometalsnw.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 80 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 213 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsOtherScrap Metal
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 METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC
What does METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC's operating authority allow?
MC595754: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC 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.
What should I verify before booking METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 334658. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (503) 287-8861, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC595754, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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