HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/335494-united-scrap-metal-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (708) 780-6800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC425290.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC425290 | — | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1282872 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2005 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC425290 | Primary | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 83 UEN OD 1091 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2004 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 10 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 15 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | MO | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | IL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 76.5% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 17.6% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.9% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBDSA | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | Cicero, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 335494 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC425290 |
| Legal name | UNITED SCRAP METAL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 1,494,962 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 11, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 6, 1988 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGarbage/RefusePaper ProductsUtilitiesOtherScrap Metal
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
What does UNITED SCRAP METAL INC's operating authority allow?
MC425290: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNITED SCRAP METAL INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking UNITED SCRAP METAL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 335494. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 780-6800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC425290, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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