METRO EXPRESS LTD
USDOT 1271476 • UNIT 8 - 12372 84TH AVE, SURREY, BC, V3W 0J5
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-496748 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510UNIMTC10114 | ON FILE | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 16, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 81450 | ON FILE | Aug 20, 2004 | Dec 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987SGLGKIS595312M09 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2009 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | N59 - JL843004T004 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2004 | Dec 17, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | N59 - JL843004T004 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2004 | Sep 16, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81450 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510UNIMTC10114 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987SGLGKIS595312M09 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2010 | Sep 16, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | N59 - JL843004T004 | CARGO | Dec 17, 2009 | Dec 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | N59 - JL843004T004 | CARGO | Sep 16, 2009 | Sep 16, 2009 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC496748 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2004 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jan 11, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87446515 | BOW WA | WA | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87378624 | ARLINGTON WA | WA | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 87353729 | BOW WA | WA | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87348995 | CLE ELUM WA | WA | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB3-OPERBY | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 87296908 | EVERETT WA | WA | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86725321 | BILLINGS MT | MT | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 86704211 | CLE ELUM WA | WA | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2SLSNC, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83697303 | GRANDVIEW WA | WA | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUDSON | ISTH 94 | ...305579 | METRO EXPRESS LTD |
| Jan 19, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2008 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2008 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records