METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 1533974 • DBA: MOVING OFFICE EQUIPMENT • 2920 4TH AVE, COLUMBUS, GA, 31904
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 9R38055A | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-Z91-469745-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2020 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-Z91-469745-02 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AS7-Z91-469745-02 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2019 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 0J568372 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2018 | Feb 11, 2019 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AWAA846017 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 11, 2018 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08458819 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08458819 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV 5872400-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 9R38055A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-Z91-469745-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2021 | Apr 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-Z91-469745-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AS7-Z91-469745-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 0J568372 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2019 | Feb 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AWAA846017 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2018 | Feb 11, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08458819 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08458819 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV 5872400-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC830126 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2021 |
| MC830126 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2021 |
| MC830126 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2015 |
| MC830126 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2015 |
| MC830126 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC830126 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
35 states • 255 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from latest 100 of 255 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (255 inspections)
Showing 50 of 255
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINCOLN | CAPITOL PKWY WEST | ...205143 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 5, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRISTOL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0013 N | ...205142 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARSAW | US 30 | ...LT7759 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 26, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MACON | I-85 | ...079006 | MOVING OFFICE EQUIPMENT |
| Sep 21, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTIN | 2300 SPEEDWAY RD | ...680721 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Feb 19, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 85 | ...GX6970 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Feb 6, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRONDALE | GRANTSMILL ROAD | ...390744 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jan 13, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...480074 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Mar 25, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD | 85 | ...LT7759 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR91 SB 187MM | ...389872 | METRO OFFICE EQUIPMENT INC |
| Oct 26, 2020 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2016 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2015 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2015 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2014 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events