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DOT 2279743Indian Lake, NY

Matthew Ames

DBA: Ma Scrap Metal

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateIndian Lake, NY 12842

Matthew Ames has a fleet of 3 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameMatthew Ames
DBAMa Scrap Metal
DOT #2279743
MC #—
CityIndian Lake
StateNew York
ZIP12842
Authority age14 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/05/2012
Company officerMatthew Ames
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
3
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
14 yr 3 mo
Since 2012

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

1034 BIG BROOK ROAD, Indian Lake, NY, 12842

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMar 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Matthew Ames

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Matthew Ames authorized to operate?

Matthew Ames's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Matthew Ames's safety record?

Matthew Ames does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Matthew Ames operate?

Matthew Ames operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Matthew Ames insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Matthew Ames had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Matthew Ames as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Matthew Ames?

Matthew Ames's DOT number is 2279743. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Matthew Ames Safety Record, DOT 2279743. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2279743
MLA
"Matthew Ames Safety Record, DOT 2279743." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2279743
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"Matthew Ames Safety Record, DOT 2279743." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2279743
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