RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
ROBERTSON METAL RECYCLING LLC
Hettinger, ND
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
See all 2 flags (1 high-priority, 1 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 320980 · MC 1507894
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1507894 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1507894
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
320980
MC Number
MC-1507894
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 18, 1988
Annual Mileage
59,616 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
216 Highway 12 East, Hettinger, ND 58639-1236
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel Robertson
Officer 2
Reginald Robertson
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X2CR298167 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP49X7RD679044 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5DN115342RB001060 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4022RC073743 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | TR60002600 | STERLING ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKADP9X2CR298167 5MADN4022RC073743 |
ND 43361P ND T931667 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 3, 2025 | FT19002043 | REEDER ND | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XPXP49X7RD679044 5DN115342RB001060 |
ND 43897P ND T926406 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 21, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or remove this page.