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UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORT LLC
Wadley, GA
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3227645 · MC 1011322
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1011322 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Key Risk Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1011322
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAP2042678-12
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3227645
MC Number
MC-1011322
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 2, 2019
Authority Reinstated
March 4, 2022
Annual Mileage
296,502 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
9275 Highway 1 Bypass, Wadley, GA 30477
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Kitchens
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving4
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | GA | 1 | 4 | 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
GA7
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV1NDNT4943 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJALCK77DX08628 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3DV9NDNK9391 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X06F134094 | 1 | — |
| Homemade T | — | T760723 | 1 | — |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | T802024 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | T872277 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | T984917 | 1 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 1398001238 | DANVILLE GA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
3AKJGNDV1NDNT4943 T984917 |
GA YUT484 GA TW42C46 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | 1378001347 | LOUISVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | JEFFERSON ELECTRICK | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHG3DV9NDNK9391 |
GA YUT486 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| October 2, 2025 | 1398001027 | DUDLEY GA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HOMEMADE T |
3WKDD49X06F134094 T872277 |
GA GDR120 GA TS75J62 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| June 6, 2025 | 0253000365 | WRIGHTSVILLE GA | II | 9 | 1 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP & RECYCLERS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HOMEMADE T |
3AKJGNDV1NDNT4943 T802024 |
GA YUT484 GA TY31F84 |
| 393.205A-WRTC | OOSWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRTC | OOSWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 30, 2024 | 1219000039 | BONAIRE GA | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HOMEMADE T |
1FUJALCK77DX08628 T760723 |
GA C0047C GA TS75J73 |
| March 27, 2024 | 1442000094 | TENNILLE GA | I | 6 | 1 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJGNDV8NDNT4941 T821348 |
GA C271DU GA TS75J67 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 5, 2024 | 0253000055 | SANDERSVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN — |
1FUJALCK07DX22256 T760725 |
GA C0044C GA TS75J65 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON ELECTRICK | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL SCRAP & RECYCLERS LLC | 1 | June 6, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL SCRAP TRANSPORTATION | 1 | March 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 1, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 2, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 27, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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