UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
CICERO, IL
Joins 14 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Hartford Fire Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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· Jan 1, 2004
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On file
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 2 active operating authorities
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file AllAmerican Agents of Process Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — UNITED SCRAP METAL INC (USDOT 335494) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 6.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 14.3% • 1 fatality on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/335494/ As of: Oct 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 335494
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: BRYAN ENGLISH
Company officer 2: BRAD SERLIN
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Garbage / Refuse
Paper Products
Other (RECYCLABLES)
Based in CICERO, IL
FMCSA census as of Oct 22, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 6.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=29641 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 active
common
1 active
Insurance
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X · $1,000,000
2 active liability filings · 2 cargo
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
335494
In FMCSA records since
Dec 6, 1988 (~37y)
MC / docket
MC425290
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
BRYAN ENGLISH
Company officer 2
BRAD SERLIN
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Garbage / Refuse, Paper Products, Other (RECYCLABLES)
Fleet size
35 units
Drivers
33
Annual mileage
1,494,962 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (708) 780-6800
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1545 S CICERO AVENUE
CICERO, IL 60804
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
335494
In FMCSA records since
Dec 6, 1988 (~37y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,494,962 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
vs
23.4%
+26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%
vs
6.7%
-0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.50
vs
1.80
-0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Related filings
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InsuranceLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2005
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC425290ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 21.43% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
35
Drivers
33
Inspections
24
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
18 all-time
Authorities
2
2 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% 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 29,641 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
6.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 29,641 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 29,641 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +35.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
2024-01
2026-10
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.
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 5.53 | 6 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89220931 | Oct 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | PELHAM AL | — | 2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88178754 | Jun 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 88054802 | Jun 3, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 87472167 | Mar 30, 2026 | GA | 3 | FORSYTH GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87147693 | Feb 26, 2026 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86923470 | Jan 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-94 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86883041 | Jan 21, 2026 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86181050 | Oct 27, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-290 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 85562290 | Aug 21, 2025 | IN | 2 | WASHINGTON IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 85532194 | Aug 16, 2025 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 85108600 | Jul 1, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 83621447 | Jan 13, 2025 | WI | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 83365107 | Dec 10, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-94 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83128358 | Nov 6, 2024 | MO | 1 | ST GENEVIEVE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 82490787 | Aug 26, 2024 | IN | 1 | WARREN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.11(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82330427 | Aug 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.134(b) | Yes |
| 82143051 | Jul 16, 2024 | IL | 2 | il-i-294-s/b |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100(b), 392.9 | Yes |
| 81784921 | May 25, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-94 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81785114 | May 22, 2024 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81158087 | Mar 18, 2024 | IN | 1 | WEST HARRISON IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA, 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 80667735 | Jan 23, 2024 | IL | 3 | I70 EB |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79815175 | Oct 3, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79329695 | Aug 2, 2023 | IN | 1 | in-cr17-&-endeavor-drive |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79122965 | Jul 11, 2023 | WI | 1 | BELOIT SWEF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.13(d)(3), 393.9(a), 393.45(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003852672 | May 27, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002090484 | Dec 4, 2020 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001474900 | Mar 4, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001288673 | Sep 14, 2018 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX000597402 | Sep 12, 2016 | IL | 0 | 4 | No | No | Injury |
| ILU130621563 | Feb 10, 2015 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILU130407946 | Mar 27, 2014 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901268736 | Jan 25, 2010 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0008547497 | May 29, 2008 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL0008906612 | Dec 26, 2007 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0002778366 | Sep 19, 2007 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0001905667 | Nov 20, 2006 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0000499499 | Oct 1, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0000089805 | Jan 23, 2004 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0007693191 | Feb 12, 2002 | IL | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IL0004877041 | Jul 15, 2000 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN960001135_ | Oct 28, 1996 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN950000543_ | Jul 1, 1995 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1282872 | BMC-34 | — | Jan 1, 2005 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1282872 | 34 | — | Jan 1, 2005 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 UEN OD 1091 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2004 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Hartford Fire Insurance Company | 83 UEN OD 1091 | BMC-91X | — | Jan 1, 2004 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 UEN 0B1787 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Mar 25, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 UEN 0B1787 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | F3Y00466901 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2002 | May 12, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01LX63456540 | CARGO | — | Oct 22, 2001 | Jan 1, 2005 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 25, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 12, 2003insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 29, 2002
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-94 | IL | 3 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 2 | 2 |
| PELHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-290 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I70 EB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WASHINGTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC425290
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BMC-34 policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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18 reportable crashes
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