YARDE METALS INC
USDOT 299202 • DBA: YARDE METALS • 45 NEWELL ST, SOUTHINGTON, CT, 06489
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-395923 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 17, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31 UEN OC2034 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2003 | Aug 11, 2022 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | F3Y 004 440 -00 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2000 | Jul 18, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 31 UEN OC2034 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | F3Y 004 440 -00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2003 | Jul 18, 2003 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC395923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2022 |
| MC395923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2003 |
| MC395923 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2000 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 195 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from latest 100 of 195 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (195 inspections)
Showing 50 of 195
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALEM | 119 BOSTON ST | ...KU8445 | YARDE METALS INC |
| May 9, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKINGHAM | 220 | ...VC9324 | YARDE METALS INC |
| Mar 31, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPLAND | INTERSTATE 0095 S | ...LV9346 | YARDE METALS INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORRIS TWP | I-287 | ...VB6619 | YARDE METALS INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...JZ5902 | YARDE METALS |
| Mar 6, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HILLSDALE BORO | LAKE DR / PARKVIEW DR / PATTERSON ST | ...KU8441 | YARDE METALS |
| Oct 20, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDINBURG (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 76 | ...219076 | YARDE METAL INC |
| Jan 20, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINSTON SALEM | 285 | ...302845 | YARDE METALS INC |
| Sep 28, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERNON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2034 W | ...JC7260 | YARDE METALS INC |
| Mar 11, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANOR TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 8014 W | ...JZ5905 | YARDE METALS |
| Mar 3, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITSETT | 40 | ...KU7424 | YARDE METALS INC |
| Mar 18, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2019 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2017 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2016 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2013 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2013 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events