Driver OOS Rate Critical
Driver out-of-service rate is 16.7% — 3.0x the 5.51% national average across 6 inspections.
DBA BRAND RECYCLING
DO NOT USE
Critical risk signals — do not tender freight.
RL METALS is a well-established small private carrier (4 units, 3 drivers) based in PLANT CITY, FL, operating since 2000. 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.
Vehicle OOS Rate Above Average
Vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% — 1.6x the 20.72% national average.
MCS-150 Filing Overdue
Last MCS-150 update was 31 months ago. Biennial update is past due. Registered details may be slightly outdated.
Established Carrier
26 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 26 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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