A & L IRON AND METAL INC, DOT #301509 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
13 of your 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Michigan on October 6.
Your latest, Michigan on October 15, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 20 trucks and 15 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
A & L IRON AND METAL INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in GAYLORD, Michigan (USDOT #301509). As of October 24, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 116 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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Out of service on 13 inspections of 37 in the last 24 months, most recently October 6. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
A & L IRON AND METAL INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 15, 2026, Michigan. No violations.
- Oct. 6, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 6 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5).
- Sept. 30, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100).
- Aug. 26, 2026, Michigan. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 29, 2026, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- July 16, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC428948, motor property contract carrier authority, reinstated on August 15, 2008.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Acadia Insurance Company's, effective April 24, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
A & L IRON AND METAL INC: GAYLORD, Michigan Trucking Company
A & L IRON AND METAL INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of GAYLORD, Michigan with USDOT number 301509. The company operates 20 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, A & L IRON AND METAL INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
A & L IRON AND METAL INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 2%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for A & L IRON AND METAL INC carries 116 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 15, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 20 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for A & L IRON AND METAL INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Michigan Trucking Compliance: GAYLORD Area Carriers
A & L IRON AND METAL INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 05). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
A & L IRON AND METAL INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Property;Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
A & L IRON AND METAL INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 15 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 928,055 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 10 straight trucks, 52 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 15 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving A & L IRON AND METAL INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 8 involved a reported injury, and 20 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: US 41, LANSE TWP, MI on September 28, 2026.
How A & L IRON AND METAL INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, A & L IRON AND METAL INC's 28.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 2.0% driver out-of-service rate sits well below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: A & L IRON AND METAL INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-06 | MI | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-30 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-29 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-16 | MI | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-28 | MI | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-20 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-21 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-17 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about A & L IRON AND METAL INC
What is A & L IRON AND METAL INC's FMCSA safety rating?
A & L IRON AND METAL INC (USDOT #301509) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is A & L IRON AND METAL INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, A & L IRON AND METAL INC operates 20 power unit(s) and 15 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is A & L IRON AND METAL INC based?
A & L IRON AND METAL INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in GAYLORD, Michigan, under USDOT number 301509.
What is A & L IRON AND METAL INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 116 recorded violation(s) for A & L IRON AND METAL INC (USDOT #301509), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is A & L IRON AND METAL INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
A & L IRON AND METAL INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like A & L IRON AND METAL INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile