TRI STATE METAL CO
AUTHORIZEDDBA: IMPERIAL RECYCLING
USDOT
312863
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
10
Total Drivers
6
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
Broker verification report
Want a verification report for this carrier?
Request your first CarrierOwl report free for TRI STATE METAL CO. We will use this DOT profile to show authority, insurance, safety, contact consistency, and timestamped notes your team can save before sending a rate con.
Safety overview
TRI STATE METAL CO is a small interstate motor carrier based in CHICAGO, Illinois, operating 10 power units with 6 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 11.1% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 9 inspections for this carrier.
Truck insurance quotes
Need insurance for this carrier?
Enter your details and we'll check whether an eligible licensed insurance partner is available. Submission does not guarantee a quote or coverage.
BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
9
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
Similar carriers in Illinois
Other carriers in the same state with a similar fleet size.
DENNIS KNUFFMAN JR
CAVE ENTERPRISES OPERATIONS LLC
SANDMAN PAVING & SEALCOAT INC
BAILEY FAMILY FARM
HICKORY TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Frequently asked questions
Is TRI STATE METAL CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TRI STATE METAL CO (USDOT #312863) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is TRI STATE METAL CO's safety record?
TRI STATE METAL CO has 9 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does TRI STATE METAL CO operate?
TRI STATE METAL CO operates 10 power units with 6 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does TRI STATE METAL CO transport hazardous materials?
No. TRI STATE METAL CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is TRI STATE METAL CO located?
TRI STATE METAL CO is based in CHICAGO, Illinois at 1745 W FULTON ST, 60612-2509. Phone: (312) 226-7465.
What are TRI STATE METAL CO's out-of-service rates?
TRI STATE METAL CO's driver out-of-service rate is 11.1%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.