Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc
USDOT 308790 · MC-206500 · Newport, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc (dba Metro Gravel) is a corporation based in Newport, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 50 drivers, which ranks it #160 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 38 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 35.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, garbage / refuse, us mail, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Metro Gravel |
| USDOT number | 308790 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-206500 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 37 21St St, Newport, MN 55055 |
| Phone | (651) 458-0170 |
| First registered | Jan 20, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 308790.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 45 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 60 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.71 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 1,859,342 miles reported for 2024 – about 26,562 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 85% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 50 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 50 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.7% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 74% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 50% higher than average |
| Inspections | 38 | 38 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 47 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 15, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc?
Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc is registered with USDOT number 308790 and operating authority MC-206500.
How many trucks does Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (55 tractors, 15 straight trucks) and 60 trailers, with 50 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 22, 2025).
Where is Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Newport, Minnesota 55055.
What is the out-of-service rate of Metropolitan Gravel Co Inc?
Over 24 months, 35.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.