A & L IRON AND METAL INC
USDOT 301509 • 2000 MILBOCKER ROAD, GAYLORD, MI, 49735
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-428948 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 8, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4445640 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4445640 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4445640 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4445640 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | 4445640BSIG | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337441175 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | V0505087 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | V0505087 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 6602071 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-141-436487-03 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-141-436487-03 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2006 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6304778 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6303838 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02CA93822960 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2001 | Feb 1, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4445640 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4445640 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4445640 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4445640 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4445640BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337441175 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | V0505087 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | V0505087 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 6602071 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-141-436487-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2010 | Nov 11, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-141-436487-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6304778 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6303838 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02CA93822960 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-428948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC428948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2018 |
| MC428948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2010 |
| MC428948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 15, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC428948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2005 |
| MC428948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 2002 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2006 |
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
1 state • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (180 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 24 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 14 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 10 | 6 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 10 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | 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:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.70(c) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | YPSILANTI TWP | E I 94 | ...740069 | A & L IRON AND METAL INC |
| Sep 18, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2015 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2013 | MI | FATAL | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2012 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2007 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2007 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2006 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2005 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events