Freight Carrier/broker · Knoxville, TN

A J METLER HAULING AND RIGGING

2530 MITCHELL STREET · Knoxville, TN 37917

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(865) 347-6953 Tap to call
  • MC #108676
  • USDOT #904642 USDOT Active
  • 36
    Power Units
  • 32
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

A J METLER HAULING AND RIGGING is a Knoxville, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 32 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-108676 and their USDOT number is 904642.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,115,788 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: TN (14), TX (8), NM (7), UT (6), MO (4), AR (4), FL (3), SC (3), KY (2), NV (2), CA (1), OK (1), +7 more. Home base: Knoxville, Tennessee.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 4 Vehicle Maintenance 0.94 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 62
    Total
  • 50
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 171.2(b)Failure to comply with the requirements for HM transportation (including labeling and handling)1× SW 2
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
A J METLER HAULING AND RIGGING
2530 MITCHELL STREET
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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