Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2271769 · MC-775796 ·
Lexington Scrap Metal
DBA GRIMES RECYCLING
4 power unitsavg 13 yrLocal · 1 statesLEXINGTON, TN50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-775796 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.0Avg age (yr)
2013–2013 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 2013–2013 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — 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
LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL (USDOT 2271769) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 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 Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 26, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL's USDOT number?
LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL's USDOT number is 2271769, and its motor carrier number is MC-775796.
Is LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL is active in the FMCSA register.
What is LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL's safety record?
LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score — there is not enough federal record to assess it.
How big is LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL's fleet?
LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL operates 4 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL based?
LEXINGTON SCRAP METAL is based in LEXINGTON, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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