ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC, DOT #82372 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
2 of your 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Kansas on April 2.
Your latest, Kansas on September 4, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 10 trucks and 10 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.
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in MERIDEN, Kansas (USDOT #82372). As of October 23, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 78/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 recent inspection(s) and 19 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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78/100 Moderate 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.
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 4, 2026, Kansas. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- April 2, 2026, Kansas. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 9 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
- July 17, 2025, Missouri. No violations.
- June 5, 2025, Kansas. No violations.
- Jan. 28, 2025, Kansas. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 7 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC: MERIDEN, Kansas Trucking Company
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC is a small fleet operating out of MERIDEN, Kansas with USDOT number 82372. The company operates 10 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 78/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC has undergone 7 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.6%, 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.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC carries 19 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 4, 2026. Across 7 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 5 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 78/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for ERNEST-SPENCER METALS 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. 78 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Kansas Trucking Compliance: MERIDEN Area Carriers
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 07). 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
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Property;Authorized For Hire;Exempt 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.
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 10 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: 232,954 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: 3 straight trucks, 1 tractor, 12 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 9 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 5 crash events involving ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 5 resulted in a tow-away. 5 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: CST TRUMAN RD, KANSAS CITY, MO on September 18, 2026.
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Kansas (5), Missouri (2). The concentration in Kansas is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 7 recorded inspections, ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-02 | KS | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-17 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-05 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-28 | KS | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-17 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-03-11 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC
What is ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's FMCSA safety rating?
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC (USDOT #82372) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 78/100 (Moderate Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC operates 10 power unit(s) and 10 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC based?
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in MERIDEN, Kansas, under USDOT number 82372.
What is ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 7 recent DOT inspection(s) and 19 recorded violation(s) for ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC (USDOT #82372), 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 ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
ERNEST-SPENCER METALS INC scores 78/100 (Moderate 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 ERNEST-SPENCER METALS 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
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 23, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile