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UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC

USDOT 594048 · Chicago, IL

UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC

USDOT 594048 · Chicago, IL  ·  Underwriter-grade risk snapshot

Operating statusActive
Lead priorityUnknown
Fleet33 power units · 26 drivers (33 trucks)
OperationA · PRIVATE PROPERTY
Current insurer—
Crashes / Inspections (24 mo)1 / 20

Out-of-Service Rates

VehicleDriver
This carrier 25.0% (5/20) 15.0% (3/20)
National average22.3%6.7%

⚠️ Above national average. Carriers with high OOS rates face premium surcharges and are more likely to shop for new insurance.

Contact

Address2500 WEST FULTON STREET
CHICAGO IL 60612

Fleet & mileage

Power units33
Drivers26 (26 CDL)
MCS-150 mileage989,000 (2023)
MCS-150 filedAug 6, 2024
HazmatN
Cargoother: scrap metals

Inspections & violations

Total inspections20
Out-of-service9
Vehicle OOS rate30.0%
Driver OOS rate15.0%
Total violations37
OOS violations0

Crashes

Total crashes1
Fatal crashes0
Injuries0

Safety measurement (BASIC)

CategoryMeasureStatus
Unsafe Driving1.21OK
Hours of Service0.66OK
Driver Fitness1.13OK
Controlled Substances0OK
Vehicle Maintenance10.95OK
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Data as of Thu Oct 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Source: FMCSA public filings, refreshed daily by Insight Carrier.