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METALS RECYCLING LLC
DBA: Radius Recycling
Johnston, RI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 186903 · MC 769296
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-769296 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 14, 2023; first granted January 3, 2012 (14 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC769296
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy 1722474
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$3,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
186903
MC Number
MC-769296
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
January 3, 2012
Authority Reinstated
November 14, 2023
Annual Mileage
191,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
89 Celia Street, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Medeiros
Officer 2
Matt Vaughn
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA2
CT1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9625DB710753 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD11PPUG3043 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAVDV5JLJV9306 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | CV42517554 | WADDY KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
5KJJABD16LPLU5306 1E9E5DV29GA505385 |
RI 35480 ME 5046170 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| January 14, 2025 | DC00002291 | H-ATTLEBORO, MA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAVDV5JLJV9306 |
NH 4055AP |
| January 8, 2025 | 3072000284 | WATERFORD, CT | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJBWD11PPUG3043 1GRAA9625DB710753 |
RI 1FV491 ME 3142670 |
| December 17, 2024 | 0203000122 | WARWICK RI | III | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPTL4EX49D786207 |
RI 1CF298 |
| March 5, 2024 | CD00007186 | H-LEXINGTON, MA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR DORS |
5KJJABD12LPLW8677 156435A |
RI 35481 ME 3130736 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| October 26, 2023 | DC00001119 | H-ATTLEBORO, MA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENW MAUM |
1XKDDB0XX5J098443 1M9KD482X7S152034 |
RI 1CE822 ME 2927986 |
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2023 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 6, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 3, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 4, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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