R & F METALS INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: R & F METALS & BETTER THAN WOOD

7607 POPLAR HILL LANE, CLINTON, MD, 20735-1851

USDOT

385645

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

26

Total Drivers

28

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

R & F METALS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CLINTON, Maryland, operating 26 power units with 28 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 31 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate6.5%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate22.6%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Maryland is 14.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.0% across 43,724 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

31

Total

50%

Driver %

Driver Inspections31
Vehicle Inspections31
Driver OOS Rate6.5%
Vehicle OOS Rate22.6%

Insurance on file

CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is R & F METALS INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for R & F METALS INC (USDOT #385645) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is R & F METALS INC's safety record?

R & F METALS INC has 31 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does R & F METALS INC operate?

R & F METALS INC operates 26 power units with 28 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does R & F METALS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. R & F METALS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is R & F METALS INC located?

R & F METALS INC is based in CLINTON, Maryland at 7607 POPLAR HILL LANE, 20735-1851.

What are R & F METALS INC's out-of-service rates?

R & F METALS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 22.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.