Metro Metals Northwest INC Safety Record
DOT# 334658 · Portland, OR 97218 · 5032878861
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Metro Metals Northwest INC (DOT# 334658) in Portland, Oregon has 104 inspections on record with 156 violations and a 34.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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 · 156 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | OR | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | WA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-NOV-24 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-APR-24 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-OCT-25 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-AUG-24 | OR | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-AUG-24 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-MAR-24 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Arch Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | N/A |
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.