SHAPIRO METALS COMPANY
USDOT 181089 • DBA: SHAPIRO METALS • 9666 OLIVE BLVD STE 500, ST LOUIS, MO, 63132
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-480838 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 9, 2022 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 312358 | ON FILE | Sep 7, 2022 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Full (2) | 37 UEN OC1050 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 37 UEN OC1050 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2014 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 312358 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 2018 | Oct 11, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 312358 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Sep 7, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 309509 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 306466 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 303837 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 301620 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 84 UEN 0C1050 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 31, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 339845 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2004 | Oct 13, 2005 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02 CA 938 29 33 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 13, 2004 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 02 CA 938 29 33 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 31, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312358 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 309509 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 306466 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 303837 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 301620 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 UEN OC1050 | BIPD/Full (2) | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 UEN OC1050 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 UEN 0C1050 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 |
| NAMECHG | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02 CA 938 29 33 | CARGO | Oct 31, 2006 | Oct 31, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339845 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2005 | Oct 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02 CA 938 29 33 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2004 | Oct 13, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-480838 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-480838 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC480838 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 |
| MC480838 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 28, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC480838 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 6, 2006 | REVOKED | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC480838 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2005 |
| MC480838 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 2004 | REVOKED | Oct 31, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 63 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 63 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (63 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DICKSON | WEAVER DR | ...MU8470 | SHAPIRO METALS |
| Oct 9, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U400 | ...MD2781 | SHAPIRO METALS |
| Oct 3, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARKSVILLE | FT CAMPBELL BLVD | ...MU8468 | SHAPIRO METALS |
| Aug 28, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR | HWY 20 | ...LZ9418 | SHAPIRO METALS |
| Nov 1, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...KC8271 | SHAPIRO METALS |
| Oct 26, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | 10 | ...MU8466 | SHAPIRO METALS |
| Mar 25, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | CST CHESTNUT EXPY | ...KX5599 | SHAPIRO METALS CO SHAPIRO RECYCLING SYSTEMS |
| Mar 8, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAGRANGE | MORGAN ST / HAMILTON ST | ...MU8471 | SHAPIRO SALES COMPANY |
| Sep 24, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2018 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2012 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2012 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2008 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2008 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2007 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2007 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2005 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO-2024-0053-US1918 | Mar 21, 2024 | 382.305(b)(1); 382.305(b)(2) | $15,800 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events