R & F Metals & Better Than Wood Safety Record
DOT# 385645 · Clinton, MD 20735-1851 · 3018687083
Legal name: R & F Metals INC
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/27/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, R & F Metals & Better Than Wood (DOT# 385645) in Clinton, Maryland has 45 inspections on record with 45 violations and a 17.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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 · 45 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 · 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/02/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/09/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/05/2025 | MD | 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.