METROPOLITAN FOODS INC
WAYNE, NJ
DBA: DRISCOLL FOODS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — METROPOLITAN FOODS INC (USDOT 712419) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/712419/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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.
Driver OOS 4.1% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12.6% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=3896 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −46 (267 → 221) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −35 (267 → 232) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 192 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 88 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 367 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 221 | 221 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.17% | 7.69% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
METROPOLITAN FOODS INC is a corporation based in WAYNE, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 712419. 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 221 power units and 232 drivers, with 367 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.6%. 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.
METROPOLITAN FOODS INC is a large fleet, operating 267 power units and 267 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wayne, NJ. Across 242 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.2% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
242 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 118% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (119) and NJ (59), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 26 times.
The fleet comprises 267 power units (large fleet) and 267 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Ftl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,896 ACTIVE carriers operating 110–332 power units (±50% of this carrier's 221 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 267 232Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 267 221Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 99 | 9 | 9.1% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 63 | 5 | 7.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 26, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 180 | |
| Freightliner | 101 | |
| Ftl | 24 | |
| Hino | 16 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Custom Scott | 6 | |
| Utility | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 9 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 48 | — | 1.08 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | — | 3.07 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (368 rows) View all 367 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88410854 | Jul 14, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 88316263 | Jul 3, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88284500 | Jun 30, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88206034 | Jun 22, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88053300 | Jun 5, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87987113 | May 29, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87922642 | May 21, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LRLIWR, 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87880439 | May 16, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87800989 | May 9, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87773587 | May 6, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87760743 | May 4, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87750086 | May 4, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207C-SLB, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87670109 | Apr 24, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87669068 | Apr 21, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87566387 | Apr 14, 2026 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 21TB2-DOT, 30B1-ELDDFR, 9A-LFTSI | No |
| 87533206 | Apr 3, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87449237 | Mar 25, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 87330791 | Mar 19, 2026 | NY | 2 | CHATHAM NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.203B-CBP, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87328025 | Mar 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | GALENA MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87366435 | Mar 9, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87256876 | Mar 4, 2026 | NY | 3 | POUGHKEEPSIE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLTFC | No |
| 87246304 | Mar 3, 2026 | NY | 2 | DIX HILLS NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87238254 | Mar 2, 2026 | NY | 3 | CHESTERTOWN NY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87365858 | Feb 21, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87364418 | Feb 13, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
Recent Crashes (88 rows) View all 88 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY4094626100 | Sep 3, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0006943059 | Jul 11, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0006363853 | Feb 25, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MATBC0033642 | Aug 21, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0000022897 | Jul 26, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0024125471 | Jul 5, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0024706493 | Mar 7, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD23A1053976 | Aug 14, 2023 | MD | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NY3996088100 | Aug 9, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA209182700X | Oct 5, 2022 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3952094900 | Sep 20, 2022 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0022157385 | Sep 20, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3945676200 | Aug 4, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022544432 | Jul 13, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0022927494 | Jul 8, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022109254 | Apr 5, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3929189100 | Mar 22, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD22A0891008 | Mar 3, 2022 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0021180065 | Dec 7, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3912425400 | Nov 11, 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA110921500X | Nov 9, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA109574900X | Oct 7, 2021 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3902317200 | Sep 17, 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0021926394 | Sep 6, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NY3853270200 | Aug 26, 2020 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION SCALE | CT | 31 | 7 |
| QUEENSBURY NY | NY | 13 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 11 | 1 |
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 7 | 2 |
| PERU NY | NY | 6 | 0 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 5 | 2 |
| WEST HARTFORD | CT | 5 | 0 |
| CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| ROUTE 3 WEST | NJ | 5 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 70 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 4 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
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