UNITED SCRAP METAL INC

AUTHORIZED
1545 S CICERO AVENUE, CICERO, IL, 60804

USDOT

335494

MC Number

425290

Fleet Size

35

Total Drivers

33

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

UNITED SCRAP METAL INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CICERO, Illinois, operating 35 power units with 33 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. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 16 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

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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.

Driver OOS rate6.3%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate54.5%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.3% across 51,775 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

16

Total

59%

Driver %

Driver Inspections16
Vehicle Inspections11
Driver OOS Rate6.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

Hartford Fire Insurance Company — eff. Jan 1, 2004

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 1, 2005

$5,000ACTIVE

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is UNITED SCRAP METAL INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for UNITED SCRAP METAL INC (USDOT #335494) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is UNITED SCRAP METAL INC's safety record?

UNITED SCRAP METAL INC has 16 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 UNITED SCRAP METAL INC operate?

UNITED SCRAP METAL INC operates 35 power units with 33 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does UNITED SCRAP METAL INC transport hazardous materials?

No. UNITED SCRAP METAL INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is UNITED SCRAP METAL INC located?

UNITED SCRAP METAL INC is based in CICERO, Illinois at 1545 S CICERO AVENUE, 60804.

What are UNITED SCRAP METAL INC's out-of-service rates?

UNITED SCRAP METAL INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 54.5%, 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.