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METROPOLITAN VAN & STORAGE INC
DBA: Metropolitan Van & Storage
Fairfield, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 222569 · MC 138536
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1978
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-138536 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
18.1% OOS · 193 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on December 14, 2005; first granted January 11, 1978 (48 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 193 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC138536
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9233100
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 710-03-88-06
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
222569
MC Number
MC-138536
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 7, 1982
Authority First Granted
January 11, 1978
Authority Reinstated
December 14, 2005
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
2250 South Watney Way, Fairfield, CA 94533
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dennis Paulley
Officer 2
Keith Estes
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
193
Driver Inspections
151
Vehicle Inspections
164
Out-of-Service Violations
44
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance147
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
18.1% of 105 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
51 of 98 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 115 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 115 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 115 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 115 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA167
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~52
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
26
Tractor
16
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Dry Van
7
Flatbed
4
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV0H4S64447 | 9 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXKDKP2165 | 8 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN863936 | 8 | 4 |
| 2017 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W167H7302268 | 8 | — |
| 1997 Wabash 96" Wide | Flatbed · 32 ft | 1JJF32266VL426559 | 7 | 3 |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML8HH639521 | 6 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPRXKL698174 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5J162L7300178 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDRXBSBA8943 | 4 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT9HHHZ3578 | 4 | — |
| 2008 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL38H565329 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMAAN0AH179541 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV2HSHZ4903 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5NDNJ8558 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8LL808363 | 4 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR3KL698162 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Hino XJC720 / XFC720 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHRPM2H2HK001502 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR49J074625 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C2K3100042 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1MDMJ5782 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMAAN6CL548481 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML2KL006465 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV2B4S51985 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Isuzu NQR/NRR | Truck · Class 5 | JALE5J163E7903031 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5J164L7300151 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5J167L7300175 | 3 | — |
| 2010 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253206A1551646 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR7ALAR0894 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8BSAY8124 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT5HHHY0617 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC0NHNC3723 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR68J642825 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFB0PDNY2653 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAMMAAN6CL548478 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2KN061854 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN844324 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN844390 | 2 | 1 |
| 2028 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321WS220007 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5GT3EEB84318 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV6CSBF3649 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV8CSBF3653 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT2HHHV9451 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Gmc Savana | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1GDJG31U641909987 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626CB708603 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96229T552891 | 1 | — |
| 2008 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM38H631645 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6GL951781 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1KKVE4822ML089147 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Kentucky Electronics Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1KKVE4828NL091146 | 1 | — |
| Trail | Semi-trailer | 1TKB053265M047850 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C2K3100039 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4RR216131 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT0EDFV6494 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT4HDJE4544 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFB1RDUZ7835 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFB4PDNY2655 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1LL076397 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8NL200698 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML1KL084235 | 1 | — |
| 2011 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR2BN215568 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN847953 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Interstate West Corp | Dry Van · 18 ft | 4RALS1821SK104066 | 1 | 1 |
| Qual | — | 50ZBE202XPP043425 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV1G4S54366 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (193)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | NCPN008418 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHHRPM2H2HK001502 |
CA 02893C2 |
| September 18, 2026 | NECL004845 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFE8LDLU8328 |
IN 3430394 |
| September 15, 2026 | UF46000013 | CA, CA | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISU |
JALC4W162J7009670 |
CA 16076F2 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | UD4G004776 | CA, CA | I | 8 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISU |
JALC4W162J7009670 |
CA 16076F2 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | NDZ5006975 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W167H7302268 |
CA 07827C2 |
| August 28, 2026 | UEGX003136 | CA, CA | I | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDJG31U641909987 |
CA 8W03765 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | UDLV005391 | CA, CA | IV | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDJG31U641909987 |
CA 8W03765 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | F077000192 | SMITHFIELD VA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL38H565329 |
IN 3711571 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | UFCG001383 | CA, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL |
1FUJGLDV8CSBF3653 1TKB053265M047850 |
IN 3430342 CA 4MP4655 |
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | NCEB010180 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5J164L7300151 |
CA 14392T2 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ATLAS VAN LINES | 2 | April 27, 2026 |
| OES | 1 | January 25, 2025 |
| CAL OES | 1 | January 16, 2025 |
| SOLANO COUNTY HEALTH LABS | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| MILITARY MOVE | 1 | April 17, 2024 |
| JEANETTE CHILDRESS | 1 | March 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Household Goods |
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 2005 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 12, 2005 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 5, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| August 23, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| August 8, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| July 24, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2019 | Cargo | On file |
| February 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 7, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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