METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC

AUTHORIZED
847 SHEPHERD AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11208|(718) 257-8584

USDOT

992029

MC Number

422225

Fleet Size

26

Total Drivers

27

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BROOKLYN, New York, operating 26 power units with 27 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 45.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 20 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 rate45.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate40.0%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in New York is 15.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.8% across 127,003 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

20

Total

50%

Driver %

Driver Inspections20
Vehicle Inspections20
Driver OOS Rate45.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0%

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

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC (USDOT #992029) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC's safety record?

METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC has 20 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC operate?

METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC operates 26 power units with 27 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC transport hazardous materials?

No. METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC located?

METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC is based in BROOKLYN, New York at 847 SHEPHERD AVE, 11208. Phone: (718) 257-8584.

What are METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC's out-of-service rates?

METROPOLITAN PAPER RECYCLING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 45.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.