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Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2830415 · MC-1644740 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
SMART METALS RECYCLING LLC
DBA SPROUT
11 power unitsavg 3.5 yrMulti-region · 12 statesSTATESVILLE, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1644740 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.5Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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 95 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-mo11.5%
▼ 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
3.5 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 refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 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 as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 80 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 61 vehicle-level and 77 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 2, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 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?
As of Jul 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 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 95 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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