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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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METRO METALS NORTHWEST INC
USDOT 334658 · MC595754 · EIN 93-1270871 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5611 NE COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND, OR, 97218
(503) 287-8861 · DANIEL JACOBSON
47
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 34.5% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
87 / 89
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 446
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT3000306 · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance366 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Other50 pts
Driver Fitness29 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 25 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9B-LTSO | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
WA56
OR10
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.59 | 0.56 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.25 | 5.45 | ≈65–69% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Pierce County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pierce County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 90% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (4 OOS) · Tires 24% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 18 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 44%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 396.17C-PI
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.938).
2. Other8 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLL ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.443).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2026 | .77 S PORTLAND, OR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/13/2026 | PORTLAND, OR | ✓ | ||
| 10/22/2025 | TUKWILA, WA | ✓ | ||
| 11/26/2024 | 2.79 S WOODBURN, OR | ✓ |
Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
22 trailer19 incomplete vehicle15 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
DANIEL JACOBSON
Annual mileage
3.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
89
Registered since
1988-11-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 75 carriers
Shares identifiers with 75 carriers (73 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACO CONCRETE | 4309048 | officer | strong |
| ZUSMAN METALS INC AND WINKLER SCRAP METALS INC | 236413 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ZUSMAN METALS INC AND WINKLER SCRAP METALS INC (USDOT 236413, 1983).
Activity history (recent)
08/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.3M mi reported (2024)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT3000306
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3000305
07/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3000304
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3000303
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3000302
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3000301
07/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA6021634BNPG
08/05/2017 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy QDX-TX000264-01
07/19/2017 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy QDX-TX000264-01
07/10/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2017)
06/18/2017 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA6021634BNPG
08/22/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NORTH PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy C01 175068
07/27/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/24/2015)
09/17/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM014023
08/22/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2011)
08/22/2011 — Insurance replaced — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM014023
10/19/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/334658.