Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1601205 · MC-760942 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Best Buy Metals LLC
31 power unitsavg 8.1 yrRegional · 6 statesCLEVELAND, TN100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-760942 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
31Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2004–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 20 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 29 inspections.
USDOT registration1919 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 2004–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEST BUY METALS LLC (USDOT 1601205) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 5, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 31 power units and 31 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 25, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEST BUY METALS LLC's USDOT number?
BEST BUY METALS LLC's USDOT number is 1601205, and its motor carrier number is MC-760942.
Is BEST BUY METALS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, BEST BUY METALS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEST BUY METALS LLC's safety record?
BEST BUY METALS LLC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BEST BUY METALS LLC's fleet?
BEST BUY METALS LLC operates 31 power units and 31 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEST BUY METALS LLC based?
BEST BUY METALS LLC is based in CLEVELAND, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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