METALLUM RECYCLING LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202622 inspections · 50 violations (11 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
12
4× · sev 3
- 2393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
12
3× · sev 4
- 3393.47A-BCFSBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
12
3× · sev 4
- 4393.9A-LLPLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative
6
3× · sev 2
- 5393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.100B1 OOS
Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo
1
1×
- 9393.201A
Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 6 states
- NC20
- SC4
- AL2
- VA2
- US1
- KY1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 89% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface3× · 12%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 12%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 4%
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 6%
- 393.9B-LRLOLighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed.1× · 6%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 10%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 8%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× · 12%
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× · 2%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 50% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 62% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 21%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 21%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 21%
- 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× · 14%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
A high share of violations are occurring in Cleburne County, AL
Medium impact12 of 33 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in Cleburne County, AL. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.5B-L×4Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.47A-BCFSBD×3Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
- Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA11 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi2 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- SHAN AN ZHAO
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2009-11-06
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2024-12-11
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 3 trucks · 3 owned tractors · 10 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares officers with 1 other carrier — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
41 events- 12/11/2024MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2023)
- 12/18/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/20/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (11/22/2023)
- 06/15/2023Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT03485A
- 05/27/2023Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 03/15/2023Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 02/16/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/15/2023)
- 11/08/2022Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 10/12/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2022)
- 08/17/2022Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 07/21/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2022)
- 07/07/2022Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 06/10/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2022)
- 11/06/2021Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 10/07/2021Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 09/20/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/22/2021)
- 09/18/2021Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 10/17/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 09/21/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2020)
- 08/15/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 06/27/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 06/01/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2020)
- 04/18/2020Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 03/23/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2020)
- 02/19/2019Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 177371001
- 01/23/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2019)
- 11/16/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 194360001
- 02/27/2018Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 194360001
- 01/31/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2018)
- 11/16/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA05247200
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Conditional
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2017-07-18
- Last review
- 2017-05-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2024-12-11
- Reported mileage
- 170,000 mi (2023)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — METALLUM RECYCLING LLC, WARSAW, NC
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