MERCHANTS METALS LLC
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.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MERCHANTS METALS LLC (USDOT 283413) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/283413/ As of: Jul 24, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0.8% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 21.1% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=12544 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 74 | 0 |
| Trailers | 32 | 62 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 69 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 221 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 118 | 118 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.85% | 12.71% | — |
| 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
MERCHANTS METALS LLC is a corporation based in ATLANTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 283413. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 80 power units and 82 drivers, with 221 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.1%. 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.
MERCHANTS METALS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 80 power units and 82 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Atlanta, GA. Across 124 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
124 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 46% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (25) and NC (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.9% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 80 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 82 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 12,544 ACTIVE carriers operating 40–120 power units (±50% of this carrier's 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 21 | 5 | 23.8% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 27, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 184 | |
| Great Dane | 135 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Frt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | — | 3.96 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (221 rows) View all 221 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88410759 | Jul 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88313632 | Jul 1, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88279967 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88292056 | Jun 29, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88290258 | Jun 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88081115 | Jun 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88043060 | Jun 4, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 87954584 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87936171 | May 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87846682 | May 14, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8F12-HOSM | No |
| 87802172 | May 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87801907 | May 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87527081 | Apr 7, 2026 | CA | 3 | CONEJO IF S/B |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 87494023 | Apr 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | SPARTA TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87473849 | Mar 31, 2026 | MD | 2 | HYATTSVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 87354916 | Mar 20, 2026 | VA | 3 | ROCKVILLE VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87317600 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1-STLN | Yes |
| 87276200 | Mar 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2PC | No |
| 87171285 | Feb 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | CLARKSBURG MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.209D-STBSP, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 86963967 | Feb 4, 2026 | VA | 2 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86986622 | Feb 3, 2026 | WA | 3 | KELSO WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86939649 | Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86896029 | Jan 20, 2026 | MN | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.3A2-HOSPD | Yes |
| 86855333 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86849895 | Jan 14, 2026 | NY | 3 | ROUND LAKE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
Recent Crashes (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108434587 | Mar 17, 2026 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0108065358 | Mar 28, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX72GBHQE19Z | Jan 7, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2632258004 | Apr 19, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6852301998 | Dec 27, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023139666 | Nov 28, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2617202703 | Oct 12, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0232700171 | Sep 27, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072898767 | May 1, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1502200414 | Aug 15, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000094073 | Oct 11, 2021 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072623827 | May 12, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2443427401 | Apr 7, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903773090 | Apr 5, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002234364 | Mar 23, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0216019254 | Feb 8, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8830692900 | May 27, 2020 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009005797 | Dec 19, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5JV8HQE1TZ | Aug 23, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7651801758 | Oct 18, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001131127 | Apr 16, 2018 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008602529 | Feb 20, 2018 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105375481 | Feb 8, 2018 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903067429 | Dec 21, 2017 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008473078 | Oct 17, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 7 | 3 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 3 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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