SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC
DBA: A J METLER HAULING AND RIGGING
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DOT #
904642
Location
KNOXVILLE, TN
Power Units
36
Drivers
32
Trailers
42
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Feb 4, 2026
Out of Service
No
About SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC (doing business as A J METLER HAULING AND RIGGING) is a motor carrier headquartered in KNOXVILLE, TN 37917. Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under DOT number 904642, the company currently operates a fleet of 36 power units with 32 drivers.
Risk Signals — SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC
SPECIALTY TRANSPORT INC (DOT 904642) presents significant operational risk due to multiple triggered historical combinations including chronic authority distress and current insurance non-compliance… unlock for full analysis
Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
No fleet VINs found on marketplaces…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
2 risk patterns triggered…
Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 4 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
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Crash Summary
Total Crashes
2
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Away
2
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(49.4 years)
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(45.4 years)
Broker Authority
Holds Active Authority(40.4 years)
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category5 total
Most common category
Hours of Service · 40% of violations
across 4 categories
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Fleet Analytics32 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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