Merchants Metals LLC Safety Record
DOT# 283413 · Atlanta, GA 30328 · 8329375659
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Merchants Metals LLC (DOT# 283413) in Atlanta, Georgia has 203 inspections on record with 181 violations and a 13.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. 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 · 181 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | MN | 1 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-MAR-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-APR-24 | FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-JAN-25 | TX | 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.