Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 186903 · MC-769296 ·
Metals Recycling LLC
DBA RADIUS RECYCLING
10 power unitsavg 9.5 yrRegional · 4 statesJOHNSTON, RI50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-769296 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
2009–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Watch · 2
Multiple injury crashes3 crashes involving injuries are on record.Not enough inspection history to rate4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 7 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.5 yr
Model years 2009–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
METALS RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 186903) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Mar 15, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 23, 2006 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is METALS RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number?
METALS RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number is 186903, and its motor carrier number is MC-769296.
Is METALS RECYCLING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026. METALS RECYCLING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is METALS RECYCLING LLC's safety record?
METALS RECYCLING LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is METALS RECYCLING LLC's fleet?
METALS RECYCLING LLC operates 10 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is METALS RECYCLING LLC based?
METALS RECYCLING LLC is based in JOHNSTON, RI, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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