Driver OOS Rate Critical
Driver out-of-service rate is 16.7% — 3.0x the 5.51% national average across 6 inspections.
DO NOT USE
Critical risk signals — do not tender freight.
MIDWESTERN METALS INC is a well-established small private carrier (2 units, 1 drivers) based in TOPEKA, KS, operating since 2001. Multiple critical risk signals detected — we recommend against tendering freight to this carrier without thorough investigation. Driver out-of-service rate is 16.7% — 3.0x the 5.51% national average across 6 inspections.
What's notable
Driver OOS Rate Critical
Driver out-of-service rate is 16.7% — 3.0x the 5.51% national average across 6 inspections.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in June 2005, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
Vehicle OOS Rate Above Average
Vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% — 1.6x the 20.72% national average.
Established Carrier
25 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 25 years of operating history.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA despite having inspection records. Verify insurance directly with the carrier.
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