SOUTHWEST METALS LLC

USDOT 2355846 • 5543 GRAYS AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19143

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,355,846
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Phone
2677091039
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
11,000
Physical Address
5543 GRAYS AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19143
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 62.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 39.1 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jan 22, 2022New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEApr 7, 2022

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
75%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
16
Violations
103
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
62.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
3
Apr
2
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state16 inspections

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Violation Summary (103 violations from 16 inspections)

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Violation Summary (103 violations from 16 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report70Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMCFrame - cracked/loose/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBBPDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7A-SIBTUnsafe operations - general118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BHTCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:99999911Unknown
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OA11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.134(b)(3)Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
62.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+39.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
6.44vs nat'l 1.80
+4.64 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (16 inspections)

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Inspection History (16 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 21, 202586119987BRADSPALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR12393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Sep 19, 202585832808PHILADELPHIA PAPALevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202585780259MILTON GROVE LANDFILLPALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.95F, 396.7A-SIBTYes
Sep 9, 202585737417RoadsidePALevel 3MACM SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Aug 23, 202585608961BRADSPALevel 2MACM SEMI-TRAILER19396.9D2-FTF, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LTSIRYes
May 12, 202584655164BRADSPALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR17393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 7, 202584615738MILTON GROVE LANDFILLPALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLIFTAYes
Apr 30, 202584556039RoadsidePALevel 2KNNW STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.134B-CRHLC, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-DYes
Apr 24, 202584497719MILTON GROVE LANDFILLPALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PIYes
Apr 9, 202584366480RoadsidePALevel 2MACM SEMI-TRAILER3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.75A3Yes
Feb 17, 202583894648ON I81 N MM 131PALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2-SLL, 393.55D1-B, 393.60DNo
Feb 5, 202583800132MILTON GROVE LANDFILLPALevel 2MACM SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LRLI, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LSLINo
Nov 11, 202483144291CAMDEN NJPALevel 2KENWORTH N STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI, 392.9AA2-OAYes
May 20, 20248167624267TH STREET EB PHILADELPHIA -PALevel 3KNNW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16(a), 392.2No
Aug 15, 202379437076RoadsidePALevel 2KNNW STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.134(b)(3), 393.203(e), 392.2Yes
May 17, 202378669477RoadsidePALevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17(c), 392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 64.3% OOS
2024-052025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving23 · 1 OOS
Unknown1 · 1 OOS

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 7, 2022
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jan 22, 2022
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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