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METRO SCRAP TRANSPORTATION INC
Little Rock, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 375060 · MC 816588
Satisfactory
Active 11 yrs · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-816588 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 yrs since reinstatement on October 7, 2015; first granted March 22, 2013 (13 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC816588
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy BAP 2032036-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
375060
MC Number
MC-816588
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 19, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 5, 1989
Authority First Granted
March 22, 2013
Authority Reinstated
October 7, 2015
Annual Mileage
424,167 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
111 Center Street Ste 2150, Little Rock, AR 72203
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Steve Ronnel
Officer 2
Mike Ronnel
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR12
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dump
3
Truck
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC3LM019405 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC7LM019407 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU34402XCS000454 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y1CM011121 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y9CM009925 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY1LM007040 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5LM007039 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AN07Y4DM012096 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU344022LS000237 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU34402XCS000745 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | E60164 | 1 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 8030000616 | MAYFLOWER AR | III | — | — | METRO SCRAP METALS | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC3LM019405 |
AR J611694 |
| July 22, 2025 | 7070000740 | EL PASO AR | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC7LM019407 |
AR J611696 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | 4220000987 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 1 | — | METRO SCRAP METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1M1AN07Y9CM009925 5TU34402XCS000745 |
AR K784452 AR PT186597 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 12, 2025 | 7890000951 | LITTLE ROCK AR | III | 1 | — | CENTRIA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC3LM019405 |
AR J611694 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| April 9, 2025 | 8050000398 | AUSTIN AR | III | — | — | METRO SCRAP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1M1PN4GY5LM007039 5TU34402XCS000454 |
AR K815503 AR PT186590 |
| October 7, 2024 | 7050000447 | LITTLE ROCK AR | II | 4 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1M1AN07Y1CM011121 5TU344022LS000237 |
AR K784451 AR PT232769 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 23, 2024 | 5140000022 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | I | 6 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAILMOBIL |
1M2AN07Y4DM012096 E60164 |
AR K786330 AR PT195626 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 6, 2024 | 5450000232 | CONWAY AR | I | 3 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC7LM019407 |
AR J611696 |
| 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 15, 2024 | 7520000077 | FORDYCE AR | I | 1 | — | MILBANK | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR4GC3LM019405 |
AR J611694 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | 7060000095 | VAN BUREN AR | I | 3 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1M1PN4GY1LM007040 5TU34402XCS000454 |
AR K815504 AR PT186590 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| METRO SCRAP METALS | 2 | July 31, 2025 |
| CENTRIA | 1 | April 12, 2025 |
| MILBANK | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| JENNINGS SCRAP AND SALVAGE | 1 | February 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 28, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 22, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 25, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
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