HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/817211-metro-motor-sales-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
METRO MOTOR SALES INC
Doing business as PAT'S SERVICE CENTER
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 average75.0% vs Massachusetts average 20.0%.
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, (508) 353-1187, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC829224.
- 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) | MC829224 | Primary | SAFETY INSURANCE CO. Policy 5939282 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 19, 2025 | Cancelled Jun 1, 2026 |
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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 8 · Massachusetts avg 20.0%
1 of 13 · Massachusetts avg 8.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | MA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2026 | MA | 1 | 6 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | MA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 9, 2026 | MA | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 18, 2025 | MA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2025 | MA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2025 | MA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
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 Massachusetts average covers 21,932 vehicle and 35,941 driver inspections of all Massachusetts-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
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 55 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 | Massachusetts share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 13 | 78.9% | 62.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 18.4% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices missing Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDM | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LSLDMWR | 2 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Massachusetts column is the mix across all Massachusetts-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Worcester, MA | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 817211 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC829224 |
| Legal name | METRO MOTOR SALES INC |
| DBA name | PAT'S SERVICE CENTER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 28, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
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 MOTOR SALES INC
What does METRO MOTOR SALES INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for METRO MOTOR SALES INC (MC829224), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about METRO MOTOR SALES 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. 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 METRO MOTOR SALES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 817211. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (508) 353-1187, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC829224, 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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