UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3227645 • 9275 HIGHWAY 1 BYPASS, WADLEY, GA, 30477
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1011322 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 16, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2042678-11 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2042678-10 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2042678-10 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSCA002109 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSCA002109 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2022 | Feb 20, 2023 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSCA002109 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2022 | Feb 20, 2022 |
| AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AXSCA002109 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YGA000014-00 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C10700001 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2020 | Feb 2, 2021 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA19MOT02086100 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2019 | Feb 2, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2042678-10 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2042678-10 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2042678-11 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSCA002109 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSCA002109 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSCA002109 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY | AXSCA002109 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2022 | Feb 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YGA000014-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C10700001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2021 | Feb 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02086100 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1011322 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1011322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 |
| MC1011322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2023 |
| MC1011322 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 4, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1011322 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2021 |
| MC1011322 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 12, 2019 | REVOKED | Mar 1, 2022 |
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 • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | 86884839 | LOUISVILLE GA | GA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 85997798 | DUDLEY GA | GA | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 84942881 | WRIGHTSVILLE GA | GA | Level 2 | HOMEMADE T SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.205A-WRTC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-HCM | Yes |
| May 30, 2024 | 81789940 | BONAIRE GA | GA | Level 3 | HOMEMADE T SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81244843 | TENNILLE GA | GA | Level 1 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.47(e), 393.205(c), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 81066989 | SANDERSVILLE GA | GA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 79255183 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | Level 2 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 79255182 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.203(b), 393.60(c) | No |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 78390588 | I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY | SC | Level 1 | MANA SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a) | No |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 78399932 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | Level 3 | OTH SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 4 | Not Reported | GA HWY 15 NEAR JACKSON RD | ...NT4943 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 6, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NATHANEL DRIVE NEAR GEORGIA 199 | ...X22259 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | HWY 80 NEAR ARLINGTON RD | ...738911 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 26, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 IR RP AT I 285 OR | ...770258 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUBLIN | GA-257 NEAR BILLY RD | ...X22259 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 16, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | THOMASTON RD NEAR UNALIYI TRL | ...X22256 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 12, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SR 57 NB MM 4 | ...754144 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 19, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLOOMINGDALE | HWY 80 / MAPLE ST | ...DX6863 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records