Metro Cars Safety Record

DOT# 1057197 · Taylor, MI 48180 · 7349461705

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 10/29/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Metro Cars (DOT# 1057197) in Taylor, Michigan has 54 inspections on record with 6 violations and a 1.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

54 Inspections
1.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
20 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 1.9%
Carrier: 1.9% (1 of 54) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.7%
Carrier: 3.7% (2 of 54) National: 6.4%
76% OOS rate better than 76% of carriers in Michigan
37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Michigan

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

6 total violations across 54 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (50%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 4 states: MI, NY, OH, US
Level 1: 2 (4%) Level 2: 1 (2%) Level 3: 6 (11%) Level 5: 45 (83%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
10/29/2025 MI 5 0 0
09/23/2025 MI 5 0 0
08/12/2025 MI 5 0 0
08/12/2025 MI 5 0 0
08/12/2025 MI 5 0 0
06/09/2025 MI 5 0 0
06/09/2025 MI 5 0 0
05/22/2025 MI 5 0 0
05/22/2025 MI 5 0 0
05/22/2025 MI 5 0 0
13-MAY-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
13-MAY-25 MI 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC445039
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Rli Insurance Company $5,000 10/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 20
Drivers 34
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/27/2002
MCS-150 Filed 20250703 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000
Address 24957 Brest Rd, Taylor, MI 48180