East Coast Metal Distributors Safety Record
DOT# 108279 · Durham, NC 27703 · 9197304911
Legal name: East Coast Metal Distributors LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, East Coast Metal Distributors (DOT# 108279) in Durham, North Carolina has 55 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 5.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 20 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 55 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/03/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/22/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/21/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-MAR-24 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
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.