Metro Companies Inc
USDOT 392583 · MC-231211 · Wichita, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Metro Companies Inc (dba Metro Xpress) is a corporation based in Wichita, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 113 power units and 79 drivers, which ranks it #48 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 175 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 9.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Metro Companies Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Metro Xpress |
| USDOT number | 392583 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-231211 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3518 N Ohio, Wichita, KS 67219 |
| Phone | (316) 832-9300 |
| First registered | May 7, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 392583.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 108 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 213 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,450,446 miles reported for 2025 – about 74,783 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 79 CDL drivers; 72 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Metro Companies Inc | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.5% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 50% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 56% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 175 | 175 with a driver check, 95 with a vehicle check, 81 BASIC violations recorded, 26 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 31, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Metro Companies Inc?
Metro Companies Inc is registered with USDOT number 392583 and operating authority MC-231211.
How many trucks does Metro Companies Inc have?
It reports 113 power units (108 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 213 trailers, with 79 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 6, 2026).
Where is Metro Companies Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Wichita, Kansas 67219.
What is the out-of-service rate of Metro Companies Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.