CLARKS RECYCLING INC
USDOT 2481192 • DBA: CLARKS METAL RECYCLING • 100 HITZFIELD ST, HUNTINGTON, IN, 46750
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | 85177300 | HUNTINGTON IN | IN | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 83756760 | FAIRMOUNT IN | IN | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLS2, 390.21TC-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 83679370 | FORT WAYNE IN | IN | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82108830 | HUNTINGTON IN | IN | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.134(b) | Yes |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 82055261 | HUNTINGTON IN | IN | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.134(b) | Yes |
| May 30, 2024 | 81801813 | HUNTINGTON IN | IN | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.8, 392.2 | No |
| May 14, 2024 | 81626263 | HUNTINGTON IN | IN | Level 1 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.134(b) | Yes |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 81121209 | FORT WAYNE IN | IN | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.100B-C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HUNTINGTON | N 100 W | ...582288 | CLARKS METAL RECYCLING INC |
| Apr 27, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROANOKE | US24E | ...449776 | CLARKS METAL RECYCLING INC |
| Nov 1, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records