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Carrier profile · USDOT 1206450 · MC-490605 · Updated 06/13/2026

METALICO TRANSPORT INC

18 power unitsavg 8.7 yrLocal · 2 statesBUFFALO, NY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-490605 ACTIVE
Verified linksmetalico.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(716) 823-3788Email dispatchJBUCKI@METALICO.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo18.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

18 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.7 yr

Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 22-yr authority, 18% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is METALICO TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is METALICO TRANSPORT INC safe to load? METALICO TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1206450, MC-490605) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BUFFALO, NY, operating 18 power units and 11 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 29 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 18.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
MTMETALICO TRANSPORT INC 94
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Frequently asked

What is METALICO TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

METALICO TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1206450, and its motor carrier number is MC-490605.

Is METALICO TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, METALICO TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is METALICO TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

METALICO TRANSPORT INC has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is METALICO TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

METALICO TRANSPORT INC operates 18 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is METALICO TRANSPORT INC based?

METALICO TRANSPORT INC is based in BUFFALO, NY, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.