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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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METALS USA INC
USDOT 92508 · EIN 63-0518679
50 CABOT BOULEVARD, LANGHORNE, PA, 19116
(267) 580-2100 · FRANK KOONS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 48
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 78
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance59 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Unsafe Driving9 pts
Other4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.110B2I-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 9 | |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.7A-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
LA19
NC16
GA5
SC3
MS2
TX1
FL1
VA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.24 | ≈1–8% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.02 | 2.06 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-01. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (2 OOS) · Load securement 25% (1 OOS) · Brakes 20%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 11 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: 1 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
393.45DLPC
✓ 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
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.515).
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Equipment — 67 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer23 truck2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
FRANK KOONS
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
48
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| METALS USA PLATES AND SHAPES INC | 4546291 | 4 VINs | strong |
| UNITED ROYAL TRANSPORT LLC | 4168305 | 3 VINs | strong |
| METALS USA INC | 4427436 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/23/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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