United Scrap Metal INC Safety Record
DOT# 335494 · Cicero, IL 60804 · 7087806800
Average safety record — scored 42/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/26/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 42/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, United Scrap Metal INC (DOT# 335494) in Cicero, Illinois has 20 inspections on record with 51 violations and a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 51 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 20 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/21/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 08/16/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2025 | IN | 0 | 1 |
| 01/13/2025 | WI | 4 | 0 |
| 12/10/2024 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2024 | MO | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-MAY-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Hartford Fire Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Lexington Insurance Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.