LORBEC METALS USA LIMITED
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts).
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TruckCodex risk summary — LORBEC METALS USA LIMITED (USDOT 470772) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 42.9% vs 23.4% national (+19.5 pts). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/470772/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals · expand
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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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 57.14% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
LORBEC METALS USA LIMITED is a corporation based in FLINT, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 470772. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LORBEC METALS USA LIMITED is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Flint, MI. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 57.1% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MI (7 stops).
57.1% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Kenworth, Dunri, and Benl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | Apr 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 9 | |
| Benl | 2 | |
| Dunri | 2 | |
| Benle | 1 | |
| Mckt | 1 | |
| Mcoa | 1 | |
| Monn | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 8.93 | 9 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87595995 | Apr 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | N I-75@CLINTONVILLE RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLSR, 11A1-CSURR | No |
| 87453855 | Mar 30, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-swartz-creek-rest-area(i69-eb) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 87089435 | Feb 19, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86298579 | Nov 11, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85556513 | Aug 20, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-swartz-creek-rest-area(i69-eb) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 83931744 | Feb 21, 2025 | MI | 1 | COLDWATER SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 83136089 | Nov 7, 2024 | MI | 2 | COLDWATER SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82243211 | Jul 26, 2024 | MI | 2 | NB I-75 @ 14 MILE RD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81364911 | Apr 15, 2024 | MI | 2 | COLDWATER SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 79520943 | Aug 25, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-n-i-75@grange-hall-rd |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78969962 | Jun 23, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11, 392.2 | No |
| 78415142 | Apr 20, 2023 | MI | 1 | COLDWATER SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a), 393.45(d) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0006474134 | Oct 17, 2006 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0005718192 | Aug 24, 2004 | MI | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLDWATER SCALE | MI | 4 | 3 |
| NB I-75 @ 14 MILE RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| N I-75@CLINTONVILLE RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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