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Carrier profile · USDOT 3759370 · Updated 06/13/2026

MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC

DBA C&D SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS

7 power unitsavg 6.5 yrLocal · 1 statesSUGAR LAND, TX
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2013–2023 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration4 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD) unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo60.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.5 yr

Model years 2013–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

4 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 4-yr registration, 60% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC safe to work with?

Is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC safe to load? MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 3759370) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SUGAR LAND, TX, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 4 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 14 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 60.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number?

MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number is 3759370.

Is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC's safety record?

MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC's fleet?

MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC operates 7 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC based?

MERCHANTS METAL RECYCLING LLC is based in SUGAR LAND, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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