HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3467692-metal-recycling-services-of-california-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
METAL RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
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.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs California average 19.8%.
FF40552: Common carrier pending
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, (424) 266-9422, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1134032 or FF40552.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 9 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 10 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | 16.6% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3922SLLHOS | 2 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393102C2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100CC | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3467692 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1134032, FF40552 |
| Legal name | METAL RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 217,815 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 10, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherRecycle
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 METAL RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC
What does METAL RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for METAL RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC (MC1134032, FF40552), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about METAL RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 RECYCLING SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3467692. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (424) 266-9422, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1134032 or FF40552, 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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