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Carrier profile · USDOT 904642 · MC-108676 · Updated Jun 18, 2026
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC
DBA A J METLER HAULING AND RIGGING
36 power unitsavg 6.1 yrNational · 19 statesKNOXVILLE, TN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-108676 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
36 observed · MCS-150
48Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2010–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 26 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2000.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 93 inspections.
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$3M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo4.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 2010–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 904642) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from BRIDGEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier received 62 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 43 vehicle-level and 62 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 18, 2026.
It reports 36 power units and 32 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 30, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Jun 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 904642, and its motor carrier number is MC-108676.
Is SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 18, 2026, SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC has a 4.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 93 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC operates 36 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC based?
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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