Metro Grease Trap LLC
Houston, TX
Profile data updated Mar 24, 2021 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
43,500
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
METRO GREASE TRAP LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2021. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 43,500 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Metro Grease Trap LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 20,000 | 0 | 0 | 20,000 |
| Tractors | 23,500 | 0 | 0 | 23,500 |
| Trailers | 20,000 | 0 | 0 | 20,000 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Metro Grease Trap LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by METRO GREASE TRAP LLC
2 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Freightliner, Dragon Products. Equipment breakdown: 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 33.3% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 33% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 33% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 33% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Desp | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1 | 33% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 33% |
| Dragon Products | 1 | 33% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+42.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2025 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does METRO GREASE TRAP LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, METRO GREASE TRAP LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is METRO GREASE TRAP LLC's authority currently active?
METRO GREASE TRAP LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has METRO GREASE TRAP LLC been in business?
METRO GREASE TRAP LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2021, making their authority approximately 5 years, 4 months old.
Where is METRO GREASE TRAP LLC located?
METRO GREASE TRAP LLC is physically located at 1316 76TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77012-1008.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
METRO GREASE TRAP LLC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2RG — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), METRO GREASE TRAP LLC was cited for 5 violations, of which 1 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (2)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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