DBA: Cms Recycling Inc
California Metal Services Inc is an active intrastate non-hazmat carrier based in Escondido, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 8 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 8 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 76% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 94% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 89% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 5 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.87 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3.73 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1.04 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state CA accounts for 100% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 0%.
| 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2024 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 393134BCRHLC | Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 39371H10CDDSDD | Coupling - Driveaway safety devices wire/chain damaged. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 39386B2RIG | Rear Impact Guards - All other CMV's manufactured after December 31 1952 inadequate construction/attachment | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 39383H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 39311 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |