WILLIAM H METCALFE & SONS INC
DBA: METCALFE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WILLIAM H METCALFE & SONS INC (USDOT 1015944) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): DAVID J. KNUPP (Company officer); CLIFF STANDRIDGE (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1015944/ As of: Jul 13, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 58 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.23% | 6.45% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
WILLIAM H METCALFE & SONS INC is a motor carrier based in CLINTON, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1015944. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 16 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
WILLIAM H METCALFE & SONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 16 drivers, based in Clinton, MD. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (28) and VA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
9.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.16-D (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner, GMC, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,508 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 3.71 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 1.46 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87568527 | Apr 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87014556 | Feb 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | BRUNSWICK MD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86952117 | Feb 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | RIDGELY MD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86011034 | Oct 8, 2025 | MD | 1 | WARWICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85848654 | Sep 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | CLARKSBURG MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85615699 | Aug 21, 2025 | MD | 1 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85380133 | Jul 28, 2025 | MD | 2 | OXON HILL MD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85347329 | Jul 24, 2025 | MD | 2 | WARWICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85253046 | Jul 18, 2025 | DE | 3 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84765526 | May 22, 2025 | VA | 3 | MIDDLETOWN VA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84519102 | Apr 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | SALISBURY MD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 84472130 | Apr 23, 2025 | MD | 2 | SUDLERSVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84402924 | Apr 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | CLARKSBURG MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84313826 | Apr 4, 2025 | MD | 2 | CLARKSBURG MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84298937 | Apr 2, 2025 | MD | 1 | WARWICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84103305 | Mar 12, 2025 | MD | 1 | md-i-270-s/b-hyattstown-scalehous |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 83992769 | Feb 26, 2025 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83904519 | Feb 19, 2025 | MD | 2 | CECILTON SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83795844 | Feb 6, 2025 | DE | 3 | MIDDLETOWN DE |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83634775 | Jan 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 393.110C-C, 393.41-BNPB, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 83587236 | Jan 13, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9A-LFTSI, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.9A-LHWS | No |
| 83352956 | Dec 10, 2024 | MD | 2 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83296022 | Dec 3, 2024 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83260879 | Nov 25, 2024 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83213631 | Nov 21, 2024 | MD | 2 | TALBOT COUNTY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78, 392.16AD | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0212925214 | Oct 19, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0911697224 | Sep 24, 2009 | MD | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV000016434A | Sep 28, 2007 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 10 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 3 | 0 |
| CLARKSBURG MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 3 | 1 |
| WARWICK MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| CAROLINE COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| CECILTON SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| DUMFRIES VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| BRIDGEVILLE DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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