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UNITED SCRAP METAL INC

1545 S CICERO AVENUE · Cicero, IL 60804

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  • MC #425290
  • USDOT #335494 USDOT Active
  • 35
    Power Units
  • 33
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

UNITED SCRAP METAL INC is a Cicero, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 35 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-425290 and their USDOT number is 335494.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2025 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,494,962 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Garbage/Refuse
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IL (5), IN (4), MO (2), GA (1), WI (1). Home base: Cicero, Illinois.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.61 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.53 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
UNITED SCRAP METAL INC
1545 S CICERO AVENUE
CICERO, IL 60804
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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