Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 482349 ·
R & K Metal Processing Ltd
5 power unitsavg 9.5 yrRegional · 5 statesRIDGELY, TN94/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2007–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.5 yr
Model years 2007–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
34 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD (USDOT 482349) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 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 4, 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 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 26, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 14, 2013 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD's USDOT number?
R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD's USDOT number is 482349.
Is R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD is active in the FMCSA register.
What is R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD's safety record?
R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD's fleet?
R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD based?
R & K METAL PROCESSING LTD is based in RIDGELY, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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