License Plate IL P986353 (Illinois) — Universal Scrap Metals Inc
USDOT 594048 · 2012 Kenworth T8 Series
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-14 | 1XKDD49X0CJ336828 | IL P986353 | UNIVERSAL SCRAP METALS INC · USDOT 594048 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Universal Scrap Metals Inc Active
- USDOT
- 594048
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Power units
- 33
- Drivers
- 26
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 20
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 38.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-14). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
License plate IL-P986353 appears in FMCSA inspection records 2 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XKDD49X0CJ336828 (2012 Kenworth T8 Series). Most recent operating carrier: Universal Scrap Metals Inc (USDOT 594048). Vehicle make on file: Kenworth (KW) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IL-P986353 (Illinois) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-07-01 to 2025-10-14. The latest inspection was in Illinois, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2012 Kenworth T8 Series — VIN 1XKDD49X0CJ336828 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 2 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 2 inspections. OOS breakdown: 2 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Universal Scrap Metals Inc (USDOT 594048) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |