HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/433178-belton-metal-co-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BELTON METAL CO 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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average71.4% vs South Carolina average 30.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (864) 338-7426, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC856404.
- 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
20 of 28 · South Carolina avg 30.2%
2 of 45 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | SC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | SC | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 18, 2026 | SC | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| May 14, 2026 | AL | 1 | 3 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | SC | 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 South Carolina average covers 18,704 vehicle and 40,858 driver inspections of all South Carolina-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
93 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 29 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 124 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 | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 85 | 27 | 91.4% | 68.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 6 | 0 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 5 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 5 | 0 |
| Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWRAWFLMIB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-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 | 433178 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC856404 |
| Legal name | BELTON METAL CO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 297,333 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 27, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 9, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseOtherScrap Recycled 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 BELTON METAL CO INC
What does BELTON METAL CO INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BELTON METAL CO INC (MC856404), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BELTON METAL CO INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking BELTON METAL CO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 433178. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (864) 338-7426, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC856404, 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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