METROPOLITAN LINEN SERVICE CORP
Joins 30 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 Vehicle 15.4% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — METROPOLITAN LINEN SERVICE CORP (USDOT 1675216) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 15.4% vs peer 14.3% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1675216/ As of: Oct 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 23, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 15.4% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48516 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 46 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.33% | 6.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,516 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (28 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Oct 16, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 18 | |
| Isuzu | 14 | |
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Pine Ridge | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.36 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.18 | 3 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (46 rows) View all 46 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89279355 | Oct 16, 2026 | MA | 3 | S-STONEHAM |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTR, 392.16-D | No |
| 89268047 | Oct 15, 2026 | NH | 3 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 89257950 | Oct 14, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-WEYMOUTH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 89015936 | Sep 17, 2026 | NH | 1 | NH |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 88701279 | Aug 14, 2026 | MA | 1 | H-QUINCY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88428292 | Jul 16, 2026 | NH | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88348541 | Jul 8, 2026 | NH | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88045205 | Jun 4, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-SAUGUS |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLL, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 87688595 | Apr 27, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-WEYMOUTH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 21TE2IV-D | No |
| 87000478 | Feb 10, 2026 | CT | 3 | UNION SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86814119 | Jan 15, 2026 | US | 1 | EXETER RI |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.209D-STPAL, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86706253 | Jan 5, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-WEYMOUTH |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLDL, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86640229 | Dec 22, 2025 | NH | 3 | WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86401610 | Nov 23, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-CANTON |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86345989 | Nov 18, 2025 | CT | 3 | UNION SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86011079 | Oct 7, 2025 | US | 1 | YORK ME |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85900824 | Sep 29, 2025 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85845458 | Sep 23, 2025 | CT | 3 | UNION SCALE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85784403 | Sep 16, 2025 | CT | 3 | UNION SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86191492 | Aug 14, 2025 | NH | 3 | NH |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85231302 | Jul 16, 2025 | MA | 3 | MARLBOROUGH |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 84622273 | May 3, 2025 | RI | 1 | WARWICK RI |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 84639349 | May 1, 2025 | MA | 3 | S-QUINCY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84023997 | Mar 3, 2025 | MA | 2 | H-HAVERHILL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83917890 | Feb 20, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-METHUEN |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATBC0035557 | Jul 18, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0029919121 | Nov 3, 2021 | NH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003715126 | Aug 6, 2019 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 29, 2024enforcementEnforcement case MA-2024-0063-US1435 — $800
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION SCALE | CT | 7 | 0 |
| H-WEYMOUTH | MA | 3 | 0 |
| H-HAVERHILL | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-RANDOLPH | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-SAUGUS | MA | 2 | 1 |
| H-WOBURN | MA | 2 | 0 |
| YORK | ME | 2 | 0 |
| NH | NH | 2 | 0 |
| WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | NH | 2 | 0 |
| FARMINGTON | CT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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46 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
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Cancel desk
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.