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Carrier profile · USDOT 2118815 · MC738482 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Metz

DBA Jim Metz Trucking · Mitchell, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 999-7863
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC738482
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 7, 2019Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Annual mileage
1 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2118815
MC / docket
MC-738482
Legal name
James Metz
DBA
Jim Metz Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 9, 2011
Last MCS-150
Jul 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is James Metz's USDOT number?

James Metz's USDOT number is 2118815 and its docket number is MC738482.

Is James Metz authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Metz's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Metz's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 9, 2025.

What insurance does James Metz carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is James Metz located?

James Metz is located at 41371 257TH Street, Mitchell, SD, 57301. Phone: (605) 999-7863.

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