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Carrier profile · USDOT 308790 · MC-206500 · Updated 06/21/2026

METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC

DBA METRO GRAVEL

70 power unitsavg 12.5 yrRegional · 3 statesNEWPORT, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-206500 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksmetrogravel.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
70Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(651) 458-0170Email dispatchjennifer.hohneke@metrogravel.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority38 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

70 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.5 yr

Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

38 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 38-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC safe to work with?

Is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC safe to load? METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC (USDOT 308790, MC-206500) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in NEWPORT, MN, operating 70 power units and 50 drivers. Operating authority has been active 38 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 47 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
MGMETROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC 81
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Frequently asked

What is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC's USDOT number?

METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC's USDOT number is 308790, and its motor carrier number is MC-206500.

Is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC's safety record?

METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC's fleet?

METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC operates 70 power units and 50 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC based?

METROPOLITAN GRAVEL CO INC is based in NEWPORT, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.