METRO GROUP INC
USDOT 308779 • 3150 WEST 900 SOUTH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84104
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3500678 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7501858702 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2005 | May 12, 2013 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929 311 371 | ON FILE | Jan 25, 2004 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BUA 1076664563 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 1998 | Aug 12, 2005 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 34UENOH1167 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 6048780 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 6048780 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3698243 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3698243 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2005 | Aug 4, 2006 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929 311 371 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | 158404522 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 1999 | Jan 25, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | 158404522 | CANCELLED | Jan 25, 1999 | Feb 12, 2004 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ME 176664546 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1998 | Aug 12, 2005 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BUA 1076664563 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ME700814912 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 14, 1988 | Feb 27, 1999 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | ME700814912 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 1988 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BUA600814913 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 1988 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BUA600814913 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 14, 1988 | Feb 27, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3500678 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34UENOH1167 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929 311 371 | SURETY | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929 311 371 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7501858702 | CARGO | May 12, 2013 | May 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 6048780 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 6048780 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3698243 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2006 | Aug 4, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3698243 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1076664563 | BIPD | Aug 12, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 |
| CANCEL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | ME 176664546 | CARGO | Aug 12, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1076664563 | BIPD | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 158404522 | SURETY | Feb 12, 2004 | Feb 12, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 158404522 | SURETY | Jan 25, 2004 | Jan 25, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BUA600814913 | BIPD | Feb 27, 1999 | Feb 27, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | ME700814912 | CARGO | Feb 27, 1999 | Feb 27, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | BUA600814913 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | ME700814912 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-206655 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC206655 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2013 |
| MC206655 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2006 |
| MC206655 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2006 |
| MC206655 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 8, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC206655 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2005 |
| MC206655 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 23, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC206655 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 16, 1992 | REVOKED | Aug 22, 2005 |
| MC206655 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 16, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC206655 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 1988 | REVOKED | Aug 22, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (138 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 6 | 6 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (48 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | 900 S GLADIOLA ST | ...348591 | METRO GROUP INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OGDEN | I-15, at - | ...NP4993 | METRO GROUP INC |
| Dec 20, 2021 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | POCATELL0 | ALAMEDA RD | ...859472 | METRO GROUP INC |
| Sep 23, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS | E LA CRESTA DR / S HIGHLAND DR, at S HIGHLAND DR | ...863471 | METRO GROUP INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST VALLEY CITY | SR-201, at - | ...073385 | METRO GROUP INC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 2300 S REDWOOD RD; 1700 W, at W PRINTERS ROW, W 23 | ...A94489 | METRO GROUP INC |
| Nov 10, 2020 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2014 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2012 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2012 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2012 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2009 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2008 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2007 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2007 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2007 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 1998 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 1996 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 1992 | UT | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 1992 | UT | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events