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METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC
DBA: Metro Gravel
Newport, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 308790 · MC 206500
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs · first granted 1988
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-206500 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Secura Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs since reinstatement on October 15, 2008; first granted November 22, 1988 (37 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC206500
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Secura Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3439235
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy RLI0509057
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
308790
MC Number
MC-206500
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 20, 1988
Authority First Granted
November 22, 1988
Authority Reinstated
October 15, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,859,342 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
37 21st St, Newport, MN 55055-0289
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
West Houle
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
45
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance51
Unsafe Driving23
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate35.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.0pp higher)
13.5% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
12 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
14 of 38 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 38 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 38 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 38 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 28, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 24, 2026 | MN | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Ice |
| November 26, 2025 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Slush |
| November 25, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN36
WI5
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
24
Dump
13
Grain / Hopper
3
Semi-trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9XX5M847490 | 5 | — |
| 2010 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S380ARB44756 | 4 | — |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1F9S389GR056573 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X2LD656756 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S3838RF42053 | 3 | — |
| 2004 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U2874RH33664 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD673348 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 34 ft | 5MADN3437RR076986 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S382ARB44757 | 2 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S3836RE38708 | 2 | — |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1F9S380GR056574 | 2 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1F9S388FR053209 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X1GJ496116 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9XXHD447786 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9RD673349 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X8LD656759 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X15M847491 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X45M847484 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 34 ft | 5MADN343XHC038539 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN3922HC038535 | 2 | 1 |
| Mac Traile | Semi-trailer | 5MAMN4821JW045777 | 2 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAMN4826JW045774 | 2 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTD28K35YS080873 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S3816RE38707 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF57R48EA19178 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Med. Conv. | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUYZCXB9YHG18847 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALUEX67N678637 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40028JB158147 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8GJ496114 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X15D847495 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X35D847496 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4LD656757 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4LD656760 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X6LD656758 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7LD656753 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7PD860037 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9LD656754 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X05M847482 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X25M847497 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X35M847489 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X55M847493 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X65M847485 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XP5DU9X85M847486 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 36 ft | 5MADN3632EC027155 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4823PW067675 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5MAMN5327NW062506 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 0204000048 | SAINT PAUL MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STARGATE |
2XP5DU9X65M847485 2S9TA624XMM118750 |
MN YTF3169 MN STG1792 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 0317001102 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKZDP9X3GJ496117 5MAMN4826JW045774 |
MN YTF3347 MN 3816STT |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 0174001133 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
2XP5DU9X15M847491 1E1F9S388FR053209 |
MN 8399STY MN 8399STY |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 1610000114 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | AMRIZE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPXDP9X2LD656756 1E1F9S389GR056573 |
MN PAT9135 MN STF2842 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | 1610000067 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X7RD673348 5MADN3437RR076986 |
MN PAR9810 MN STA3140 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 1610000051 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 3 | 2 | CEMSTONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPXDP9X2LD656756 1E1F9S389GR056573 |
MN PAT9135 MN STF2842 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 1675001440 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 4 | 1 | METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X7RD673348 5MADN3437RR076986 |
MN PAR9810 MN STA3140 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 0174001077 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUYZCXB9YHG18847 |
MN YTC2719 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 0025000873 | MAPLEWOOD MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKZDP9X8GJ496114 1E1D2S3816RE38707 |
MN YTF3346 MN 8302STA |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| May 29, 2026 | 0047000735 | ELK RIVER MN | I | 13 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XP5DU9X15D847495 5MAMN4826JW045774 |
MN YTE7016 CT 3816STT |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS MINERALS | 5 | May 15, 2025 |
| BOLANDER | 2 | November 26, 2025 |
| AMRIZE | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| CEMSTONE | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| MNDOT | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| XCEL ENERGY | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| MORTON SALT, INC | 1 | January 15, 2026 |
| XCEL ENERGY FUEL AND ASH HAULING | 1 | December 18, 2025 |
| HOLCIM US | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
| ALTER METAL RECYCLING | 1 | February 3, 2025 |
| HOLCIM | 1 | November 22, 2024 |
| MAPLE GROVE READY MIX | 1 | November 1, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 20, 2026 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| June 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| June 11, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| June 11, 2015 | Active Discontinued Revocation | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 15, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 15, 2008 | Active Discontinued Revocation | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 19, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 17, 2026 | BROKER | On Record |
| January 14, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 24, 1999 | BROKER | On Record |
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