Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2355846 ·
Southwest Metals LLC
3 power unitsavg 20.2 yrLocal · 1 statesPHILADELPHIA, PA86/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
20.2Avg age (yr)
2001–2012 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
20.2 yr
Model years 2001–2012 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
13 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SOUTHWEST METALS LLC (USDOT 2355846) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 81.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 1, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWEST METALS LLC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWEST METALS LLC's USDOT number is 2355846.
Is SOUTHWEST METALS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. SOUTHWEST METALS LLC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is SOUTHWEST METALS LLC's safety record?
SOUTHWEST METALS LLC has a 81.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHWEST METALS LLC's fleet?
SOUTHWEST METALS LLC operates 3 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWEST METALS LLC based?
SOUTHWEST METALS LLC is based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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