METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INC
FRIDLEY, MN
DBA: MTN
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INC (USDOT 1501497) 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 Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): TASHITAA TUFAA (Company officer); BRIAN NELSON (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: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — BUSINESS FILINGS INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1501497/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5.4% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=3648 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsurancePIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2014
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Process AgentBUSINESS FILINGS INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC847551ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 101 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 8 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| Tow-away | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 | 10 | 21 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 56 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 28.57% | — |
| 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
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INC is a motor carrier based in FRIDLEY, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1501497. 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 235 power units and 205 drivers, with 56 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 55.6%. 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.
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INC is a large fleet, operating 235 power units and 205 drivers, based in Fridley, MN. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 19 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (35 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (86.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 68 times, 36 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 235 power units (large fleet) and 205 drivers; Thomas bui, Chevrolet, and I c corpor are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,648 ACTIVE carriers operating 117–353 power units (±50% of this carrier's 235 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 28 | 8 | 28.6% | Nov 19, 2025 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.47 | 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 | 6 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | 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 (56 rows) View all 56 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86417315 | Nov 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 86175206 | Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | OAKDALE MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 86174730 | Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | FRIDLEY MN |
IC BUS SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: I C Corpor
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86174593 | Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86174364 | Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
IC BUS SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: I C Corpor
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12 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86174337 | Oct 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
IC BUS SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: I C Corpor
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9 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86124047 | Oct 16, 2025 | MN | 3 | ROSEVILLE MN |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP | No |
| 86103420 | Oct 14, 2025 | MN | 1 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 86052692 | Oct 8, 2025 | MN | 1 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86052373 | Oct 8, 2025 | MN | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
IC BUS SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: I C Corpor
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9 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 86051461 | Oct 8, 2025 | MN | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 84622134 | May 2, 2025 | MN | 3 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84621834 | May 2, 2025 | MN | 3 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84621140 | May 2, 2025 | MN | 2 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 84560404 | Apr 25, 2025 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Thomas Bui
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0 | — | No |
| 84534563 | Apr 23, 2025 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
FORD SCHOOL BUS
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84528627 | Apr 18, 2025 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: Ic Bus Llc
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0 | — | No |
| 84437589 | Apr 11, 2025 | MN | 1 | FRIDLEY MN |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 84278733 | Mar 25, 2025 | MN | 3 | BLOOMINGTON MN |
BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 83410672 | Dec 10, 2024 | MN | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS MN |
IC BUS SCHOOL BUS
Ticket: I C Corpor
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3 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 83303068 | Nov 27, 2024 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83302794 | Nov 27, 2024 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 83285168 | Nov 25, 2024 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83284217 | Nov 25, 2024 | MN | 3 | FRIDLEY MN |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83257010 | Nov 20, 2024 | MN | 1 | FRIDLEY MN |
CHEVROLET SCHOOL BUS
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4 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLL | No |
Recent Crashes (101 rows) View all 101 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0261330091 | May 13, 2026 | MN | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| MN0261200093 | Apr 30, 2026 | MN | 2 | Yes | No | Injury | |
| MN0260970061 | Apr 7, 2026 | MN | 1 | Yes | No | Injury | |
| MN0260890102 | Mar 30, 2026 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0260410082 | Feb 10, 2026 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0260290084 | Jan 29, 2026 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0260050184 | Jan 5, 2026 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0253450010 | Dec 11, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0252860073 | Oct 13, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0252810253 | Oct 8, 2025 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0252450017 | Sep 2, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0251550016 | Jun 4, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0251540265 | Jun 3, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0251320023 | May 12, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0251050149 | Apr 15, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0250560044 | Feb 25, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0243450201 | Dec 10, 2024 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0243400235 | Dec 5, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0242820022 | Oct 8, 2024 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0242780207 | Oct 4, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0242110068 | Jul 29, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0241020153 | Apr 11, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0240880206 | Mar 28, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0240530151 | Feb 22, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0240530023 | Feb 22, 2024 | MN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 6, 2013 | MC847551-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1053514 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 1, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-450313-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 18, 2013 | Nov 18, 2013 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-450313-04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 18, 2013 | Jan 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 17, 2023enforcementEnforcement case MN-2023-0039-US1587 — $7,620
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Jan 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 6, 2013
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Nov 18, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| FRIDLEY MN | MN | 21 | 4 |
| FRIDLEY | MN | 13 | 7 |
| MINNEAPOLIS MN | MN | 11 | 5 |
| MINNEAPOLIS | MN | 3 | 3 |
| BLOOMINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MINNETONKA MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| OAKDALE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| ROSEVILLE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 121 | 54 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC847551
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PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BUSINESS FILINGS INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 1,136 carriers served
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56 inspections
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101 reportable crashes
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How to verify METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION NETWORK INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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