MVB INC
USDOT 1643274 • DBA: UPSTATE METAL RECYCLING • 11400 BLUFFTON RD, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46809
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-765255 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 29, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A3410848 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIN0560124886 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2020 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | A3302881 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2019 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q01 1240053 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2017 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q01 1240053 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2017 | May 16, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5256108 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2011 | Feb 27, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5256108 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2011 | Feb 3, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY | A3410848 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIN0560124886 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A3302881 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1240053 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2019 | May 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q01 1240053 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5256108 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2017 | Feb 27, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5256108 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2017 | Feb 3, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC765255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2019 |
| MC765255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2017 |
| MC765255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRAWFORDSVILLE | STATE ROAD 47 N | ...FJ4952 | MVB INC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON TWP | RED ARROW | ...KV4586 | MVB INC |
| Mar 12, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2011 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records