Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2830415 · MC-1644740 ·
Smart Metals Recycling LLC
DBA SPROUT
11 power unitsavg 3.4 yrMulti-region · 12 statesSTATESVILLE, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1644740 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.4Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2015.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 98 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo10.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.4 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 2830415) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 77 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 57 vehicle-level and 74 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 2, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number?
SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number is 2830415, and its motor carrier number is MC-1644740.
Is SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC's safety record?
SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC has a 10.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 98 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC's fleet?
SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC operates 11 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC based?
SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC is based in STATESVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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