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ADVANCED METALS LLC
Lamar, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4155240 · MC 1606636
No Safety Rating
Active 10 months · first granted 2024
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1606636 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Insurance Cancelled — No Replacement on Record
FMCSA records show the Star Insurance Company BI&PD Primary/Excess policy CA0998330 cancelled effective August 23, 2026, and no replacement filing appears on record. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 months since reinstatement on January 6, 2026; first granted September 11, 2024 (2 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1606636
Common Carrier
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4155240
MC Number
MC-1606636
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 2023
Authority First Granted
September 11, 2024
Authority Reinstated
January 6, 2026
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1201 E 12th St, Lamar, MO 64759
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Mark Merritt
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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
2026
2025
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO3
KY2
KS1
OK1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Dry Van
2
Dump
2
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6DD206466 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A9G2268028 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1PJ254372 | 2 | — |
| 2013 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U288DRF48720 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627FT601090 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1RL462725 | 1 | — |
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A40726GH036056 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A26ER031637 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8PJ254403 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV5FSGB7254 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN3929KS049416 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2026 | 1144001858 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON |
1XKYD49X5PJ254374 1DW1A532XCS284509 |
KS 260080 MO 21M8UL |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | N114153611 | OK, OK | III | — | — | S/A CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKYD49X1PJ254372 1W14432A9G2268028 |
KS 251151 MN STB8325 |
| July 2, 2026 | W036005494 | LAMAR MO | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKYD49X1PJ254372 1W14432A9G2268028 |
MO 251151 MN STB8325 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | 0113000041 | PITTSBURG KS | II | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MATE, INC. |
1XKYD49X8PJ254403 1M9A40726GH036056 |
KS AJA875 MN STB3126 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | CV42256963 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 5 | — | ADVANCED METALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPHD49X6DD206466 1RNF53A26ER031637 |
MO 84KT8P MO NO PLATE |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | W138006268 | JOPLIN MO | I | 13 | 3 | CMC TULSA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGEDV5FSGB7254 5MADN3929KS049416 |
MO 84KT9P MN STA3239 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | I01R401893 | STANTON TN | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPHD49X6DD206466 1GRAA0627FT601090 |
MO 84KT8P IN PC83736 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 6, 2025 | CV42255769 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 3 | — | ADVANCED METALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPHD49X6DD206466 1JJV532D1RL462725 |
MO 84KT8P IN PC63653 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| September 18, 2024 | W215000740 | HARRISONVILLE MO | I | 5 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPHD49X6DD206466 1E1F9U288DRF48720 |
KS D725931 MN STB3112 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMC TULSA | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 16, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 11, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 15, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · STAR INSURANCE COMPANY |
| September 13, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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