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METZ FARM TRUCKING LLC
Botkins, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3497465 · MC 1537174
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1537174 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated after a revocation effective April 13, 2026; FMCSA has not published the reinstatement date. Continuous authority: 5 months at most. First granted April 26, 2023 (3 yrs, 5 mo ago).
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC1537174
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
5 months
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 months, reinstated after a revocation effective April 13, 2026; first granted April 26, 2023 (3 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1537174
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
The Cincinnati Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 067 53 88
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
Bond · $0 · Policy 447654T
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3497465
MC Number
MC-1537174
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 29, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 1, 2020
Authority First Granted
April 26, 2023
Authority Reinstated
After April 13, 2026
Annual Mileage
83,090 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
Po Box 142, 17220 Botkins Rd, Botkins, OH 45306
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lanny Metz
Officer 2
Rita Metz
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
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 13, 2026 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| October 22, 2024 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| April 26, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 26, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 9, 2026 | BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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229 N SERVICE RD STE 2, Moore, OK, 73160-4947
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