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GIERING METAL FINISHING INC
DOT 6578 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 19, 2026
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No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameGIERING METAL FINISHING INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address2655 STATE ST, HAMDEN, CT, 06517-2225
Phone203-248-5583
Email on Filetim@gieringmetalfinishing.com
Company OfficersTIMOTHY ENDRISS, GEORGE GIERING
MCS-150 Filed07/29/2025
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings

No insurance or bond filings found on file.

Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Annual Mileage37,419 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Cargo Carried

METAL PARTS

US Inspections (24 months)
InspectionsOut of ServiceOut of Service %
10 1 10.0%
US Crashes (24 months)
FatalInjuryTowTotal
0 0 0 0
Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is GIERING METAL FINISHING INC authorized to operate?

GIERING METAL FINISHING INC (DOT 6578) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: No major red flags found.

Is GIERING METAL FINISHING INC safe to book a load with?

FMCSA has not issued a formal safety rating for this carrier — most carriers never get one, so check the flags above instead. This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.

What is GIERING METAL FINISHING INC's DOT number?

GIERING METAL FINISHING INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6578.

How do I contact GIERING METAL FINISHING INC?

The phone number on file with FMCSA is 203-248-5583.

Data sourced from FMCSA. Report generated August 19, 2026. Informational only — always verify directly with FMCSA.  ·  ← Run another lookup