Metro Metals Northwest Inc
USDOT 334658 · MC-595754 · Portland, Oregon · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Metro Metals Northwest Inc is a corporation based in Portland, Oregon, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 87 power units and 89 drivers, which ranks it #43 by fleet size among 86 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Oregon. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 66 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.6 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Metro Metals Northwest Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 334658 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-595754 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5611 Ne Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218 |
| Phone | (503) 287-8861 |
| First registered | Nov 30, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 334658.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 213 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.02 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,336,388 miles reported for 2024 – about 38,349 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 89 CDL drivers; 69 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 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 Oregon carriers with 50+ units (86).
| Measure | Metro Metals Northwest Inc | Same size, US | OR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.4% | 20.5% | 17.1% | 78% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 36% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | about average |
| Inspections | 66 | 66 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 47 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 1, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Oregon
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Oregon carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradewinds Transportation LLC USDOT 1063285 | Albany | 87 | 75 | 250 | 14.2% | 6 |
| Sprinter Trucking Inc USDOT 605418 | Winston | 76 | 74 | 608 | 6.0% | 6 |
| Chuck Bracelin Trucking Inc USDOT 769642 | Coos Bay | 127 | 118 | 70 | 50.0% | 9 |
| Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc USDOT 61163 | Springfield | 98 | 98 | 683 | 9.4% | 6 |
| Taylor Metal Inc USDOT 444427 | Salem | 70 | 44 | 211 | 27.0% | 0 |
| River City Environmental Inc USDOT 782662 | Portland | 82 | 112 | 19 | 31.2% | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Metro Metals Northwest Inc?
Metro Metals Northwest Inc is registered with USDOT number 334658 and operating authority MC-595754.
How many trucks does Metro Metals Northwest Inc have?
It reports 87 power units (80 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 213 trailers, with 89 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 22, 2025).
Where is Metro Metals Northwest Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Portland, Oregon 97218.
What is the out-of-service rate of Metro Metals Northwest Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.4% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% 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.