HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4309547-methodical-metals-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
METHODICAL METALS LLC
Doing business as INDUSTRIAL POWDER COATING
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Tennessee average 23.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (423) 284-5882, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1679512.
- 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) | MC1679512 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZX8502 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 6, 2025 | 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
3 of 7 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
0 of 7 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 7, 2025 | TN | 1 | 2 | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 75.0% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 25.0% | 18.1% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B3C | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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 | 4309547 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1679512 |
| Legal name | METHODICAL METALS LLC |
| DBA name | INDUSTRIAL POWDER COATING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 105,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 15, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large Objects
Questions about METHODICAL METALS LLC
What does METHODICAL METALS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1679512: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about METHODICAL METALS LLC 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 METHODICAL METALS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4309547. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (423) 284-5882, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1679512, 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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