METRO CARRIER INC
USDOT 4242401 • 16852 SUNBIRD WAY, FONTANA, CA, 92336-1518
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1643108 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI002997-00 | ON FILE | Oct 29, 2024 | Jun 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI002997-00 | REPLACED | Jun 8, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI002997-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI002997-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2025 | Jun 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI002997-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI002997-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2024 | Oct 29, 2024 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1643108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 |
| MC1643108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2024 |
| MC1643108 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2024 | — | 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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | 85621502 | OFF ROADWAY NETWORK AT: LAT 35 | NM | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.201A, 393.75A, 393.203 | No |
| May 22, 2025 | 84777096 | Roadside | NM | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 84105570 | INTERSTATE 70 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84116123 | ST CLAIR MO | MO | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 83860166 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82094260 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records