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FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP

USDOT 81325 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: DEBRA EDELMAN Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Machinery / Large Objects Garbage / Refuse Other (METAL RECYCLABLES) Based in DAYTON, OH Grade A · 100
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
  • 1 fatality on crash record 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DEBRA EDELMAN
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Garbage / Refuse
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TruckCodex risk summary — FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP (USDOT 81325)
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): DEBRA EDELMAN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/81325/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.1% (better). n=25367 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 81325
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DEBRA EDELMAN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Garbage / Refuse, Other (METAL RECYCLABLES)
Fleet size 41 units
Drivers 21
Annual mileage 604,400 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (800) 826-9222
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1939 EAST FIRST STREET
DAYTON, OH 45403
Mailing
P O BOX 2038
RICHMOND, IN 47375
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 81325
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 604,400 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 13 0 0
Trailers 208 0 0
Trucks 28 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 19 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 3 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 2 0
OOS percentage 0% 40% —
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
41
Drivers
21
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
3
19 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP is a corporation based in DAYTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 81325. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 41 power units and 21 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 41 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Dayton, OH. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (6 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 41 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Mack, Volvo, and Conz are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 25,367 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–62 power units (±50% of this carrier's 41 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 25,367 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.1%
Median across 25,367 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 5 2 40.0% Feb 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 3
Volvo 2
Conz 1
Cvwe 1
Freightliner 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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 1.33 1 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87012112 Feb 9, 2026 OH 2 MIDDLETOWN OH
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH ST378133 · 1M2AX04C59M006138
0 — No
86872299 Jan 21, 2026 OH 2 PIQUA OH
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWJ6760 · 1M2GR4GC0KM001359
0 — No
84138785 Mar 14, 2025 OH 2 WEST CHESTER OH
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWL2417 · 4V5KC9EG5KN216295
2 — Yes
82633516 Sep 11, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL2417 · 4V5KC9EG5KN216295
1 — Yes
82597585 Sep 6, 2024 OH 1 75 NORTH
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVP3479 · 1M1AW07Y0AN011261
2 — No
81902844 Jun 11, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWU3866 · 3AKJGEBG8GDHU1422
2 — No
80815410 Feb 9, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE — 2 — Yes
80656371 Jan 18, 2024 KY 2 LAWRENCEBURG — 1 — No
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0256015592 Jan 24, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0245157591 Sep 6, 2024 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0246154917 Sep 4, 2024 OH 0 1 No No Injury
OH0238113003 Jun 29, 2023 OH 0 2 No No Injury
OH0236069137 Apr 25, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0216051894 Mar 31, 2021 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0196272218 Dec 17, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0194076219 Mar 26, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0193085518 Mar 26, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0184004405 Mar 16, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0186041699 Mar 13, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0186042974 Mar 12, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0186009912 Jan 5, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0176166597 Nov 7, 2017 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0166108592 Aug 17, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0128089207 Jul 9, 2012 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0108090514 Jun 14, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901150738 Jul 30, 2009 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OHF010000012 Apr 10, 2001 OH 1 2 Yes No Fatal
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 3 2
LAWRENCEBURG KY 1 0
75 NORTH OH 1 0
MIDDLETOWN OH OH 1 0
PIQUA OH OH 1 0
WEST CHESTER OH OH 1 1
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How to verify FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP

  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 FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP

Is FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 81325 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 FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP's safety rating? ▾
FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP 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 FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP's out-of-service rate? ▾
FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 8 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP based? ▾
FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1939 EAST FIRST STREET, DAYTON, Ohio 45403. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP have valid operating authority? ▾
FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP 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 FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP operate? ▾
FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP self-reports 41 power units and 21 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 FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP had any crashes? ▾
19 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FRANKLIN IRON & METAL CORP 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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