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UNITED SCRAP METAL INC

USDOT 335494 • 1545 S CICERO AVENUE, CICERO, IL, 60804

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
335,494
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Illinois
Phone
7087806800
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,494,962
BOC-3 Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Physical Address
1545 S CICERO AVENUE, CICERO, IL, 60804
Contact
Phone: 7087806800

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2003
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-425290ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary83 UEN 0B1787ON FILEJan 1, 2003Mar 25, 2004
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.CARGO01LX63456540ON FILEOct 22, 2001Jan 1, 2005

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary83 UEN 0B1787REPLACEDJan 1, 2003Jan 1, 2004
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryF3Y00466901CANCELLEDJan 1, 2002May 12, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.01LX63456540CARGOJan 1, 2005Jan 1, 2005
TERM/CANCLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY83 UEN 0B1787BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2004Mar 25, 2004
TERM/REPLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY83 UEN 0B1787BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2004Jan 1, 2004
CANCELAMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.F3Y00466901BIPD/PrimaryMay 12, 2003May 12, 2003

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC425290MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 29, 2002—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
21
Violations
51
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
33
Crash Records
18

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 21 of 21 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states • 21 inspections

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (51 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken338Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82A1Texting while driving2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134(b)Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(d)(3)Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.43vs nat'l 1.80
+0.63 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (21 inspections)

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Inspection History (21 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687472167FORSYTH GAGALevel 3GALBREATH. FULL TRAILER0—No
Feb 26, 202687147693ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSMLNo
Jan 28, 202686923470I-94ILLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 21, 202686883041PLYMOUTH ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 27, 202586181050I-290ILLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.82A1No
Aug 21, 202585562290WASHINGTON ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-HLLHNo
Aug 16, 202585532194RoadsideILLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.82A1No
Jul 1, 202585108600INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1391.41APCYes
Jan 13, 202583621447PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 1GALBREATH. SEMI-TRAILER6393.47A-BCLMBD-SA, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.55E-BYes
Dec 10, 202483365107I-94ILLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 6, 202483128358ST GENEVIEVE MOMOLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER7393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45D-BYes
Aug 26, 202482490787WARREN ININLevel 1GALBREATH. SEMI-TRAILER4393.11(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 5, 202482330427WARREN ININLevel 2GALBREATH. SEMI-TRAILER1393.134(b)Yes
Jul 16, 202482143051I-294 S/BILLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.100(b), 392.9Yes
May 25, 202481784921I-94ILLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 22, 202481785114RoadsideILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 18, 202481158087WEST HARRISON ININLevel 1GALBREATH. SEMI-TRAILER7393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
Jan 23, 202480667735I70 EBILLevel 3GALBREATH OTHER0—No
Oct 3, 202379815175I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 2GALB SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 2, 202379329695CR17 & ENDEAVOR DRIVEINLevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER11396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Jul 11, 202379122965BELOIT SWEFWILevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.45(d), 393.9(a), 393.13(d)(3)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 37.5% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-943
WARREN IN2 · 2 OOS
I-294 S/B1 · 1 OOS
I70 EB1
CR17 & ENDEAVOR DRIVE1 · 1 OOS
INDIANAPOLIS IN1 · 1 OOS
PLYMOUTH IN1
WASHINGTON IN1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
18
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
16

Crash History (18 records)

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Crash History (18 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 27, 2025ILTOW00CiceroS CICERO AVE...663372UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
Dec 4, 2020ILTOW00————
Mar 4, 2019ILTOW00————
Sep 14, 2018ILINJURY01————
Sep 12, 2016ILINJURY04————
Feb 10, 2015ILTOW00————
Mar 27, 2014ILTOW00————
Jan 25, 2010ININJURY01————
May 29, 2008ILINJURY01————
Dec 26, 2007ILINJURY01————
Sep 19, 2007ILTOW00————
Nov 20, 2006ILTOW00————
Oct 1, 2004ILTOW00————
Jan 23, 2004ILTOW00————
Feb 12, 2002ILFATAL10————
Jul 15, 2000ILINJURY01————
Oct 28, 1996INTOW00————
Jul 1, 1995INTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 27, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 4, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 14, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 12, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Feb 10, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 27, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 25, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 29, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 26, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 19, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 20, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Oct 1, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 12, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 12, 2002
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jul 15, 2000
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 28, 1996
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 1995
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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Crashes18 crash records
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Inspections21 inspection records
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StationWARREN IN
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