UNITED METAL TRADERS INC

USDOT 32912 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: STEVEN E. INGBER Company officer 2: ROSALIND INGBER Other (INDUSTRIAL SCRAP NON FERROUS METAL) Based in PHILADELPHIA, PA Grade B · 71
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: STEVEN E. INGBER
Company officer 2: ROSALIND INGBER
Cargo: Other (INDUSTRIAL SCRAP NON FERROUS METAL)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UNITED METAL TRADERS INC (USDOT 32912)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): STEVEN E. INGBER (Company officer); ROSALIND INGBER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/32912/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 71/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89170 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 32912
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer STEVEN E. INGBER
Company officer 2 ROSALIND INGBER
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (INDUSTRIAL SCRAP NON FERROUS METAL)
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 72,243 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5240 COMLY ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135-4315
Mailing
P O BOX 8938
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135-0938
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 32912
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 72,243 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 40.0% vs 23.4% +16.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.43 vs 1.80 -0.37
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 7 7 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 28.57%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
10
Drivers
3
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
40.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

UNITED METAL TRADERS INC is a corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 32912. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 3 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

UNITED METAL TRADERS INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and NJ (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International, Intsr, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 40.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 89,170 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,170 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
40%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
9.5%
Median across 89,170 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +30.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 5 2 40.0% May 22, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 2 0 0.0% Mar 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 7
Inte 1
Intsr 1
Mack 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 2.00 2 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 6.90 7 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87935251 May 22, 2026 PA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.209D-STBSP Yes
87047240 Feb 12, 2026 PA 2 MORRISVILLE PA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-HLLH No
86405395 Nov 20, 2025 PA 1 pa-sr-0309--bethlehem-pike-and-kn
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16AD No
84779640 May 23, 2025 PA 3 PHILADELPHIA PA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84037436 Mar 4, 2025 NJ 2 CARNEYS POINT SCALE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.9A-LCL, 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
83982236 Feb 26, 2025 NJ 3 nj-295-sb-mp-32.8
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Intsr
1 392.2-SLLLR No
82499454 Aug 27, 2024 PA 1 ON US HIGHWAY 222 AT ITS INTER
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.134, 392.2 Yes
81018407 Mar 1, 2024 PA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9(a), 393.81 Yes
79452297 Aug 15, 2023 NJ 3 CARNEYS POINT SCALE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79387099 Aug 9, 2023 PA 3
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0022547190 Jun 14, 2022 NJ 0 1 No No Injury
NJ0017522725 Jul 7, 2017 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0014921914 Jul 15, 2014 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0002023496 Jun 9, 2006 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0003242456 Oct 8, 2003 NJ 0 1 No No Injury
PA0201827900 Jul 11, 2002 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA501370900A Jan 3, 1995 PA 0 3 Yes No Injury
PA2091575001 Sep 1, 1992 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA2012850002 Jan 10, 1992 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.81 Horn inoperative Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify UNITED METAL TRADERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about UNITED METAL TRADERS INC

Is UNITED METAL TRADERS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. UNITED METAL TRADERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 32912 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is UNITED METAL TRADERS INC's safety rating?
UNITED METAL TRADERS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has UNITED METAL TRADERS INC had?
10 roadside inspections are on file for UNITED METAL TRADERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is UNITED METAL TRADERS INC's out-of-service rate?
UNITED METAL TRADERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is UNITED METAL TRADERS INC based?
UNITED METAL TRADERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5240 COMLY ST, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19135-4315. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does UNITED METAL TRADERS INC have valid operating authority?
UNITED METAL TRADERS INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does UNITED METAL TRADERS INC operate?
UNITED METAL TRADERS INC self-reports 10 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has UNITED METAL TRADERS INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for UNITED METAL TRADERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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