UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
594048
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
33
Total Drivers
26
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CHICAGO, Illinois, operating 33 power units with 26 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 13.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 23 inspections for this carrier.
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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.
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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.
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
23
Total
62%
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
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC (USDOT #594048) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC has 23 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. 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 UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC operate?
UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC operates 33 power units with 26 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC located?
UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC is based in CHICAGO, Illinois at 2500 WEST FULTON STREET, 60612. Phone: (312) 666-0011.
What are UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC's out-of-service rates?
UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 13.0%, 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 42.9%, 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.