HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/211843-sonoco-recycling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:56 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SONOCO RECYCLING INC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (843) 383-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC616004.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC616004 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MXI-97552586 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Aug 13, 2007 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC616004 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy ISA H08216265 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2007 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 20 · South Carolina avg 30.3%
1 of 58 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | SC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The South Carolina average covers 18,709 vehicle and 40,848 driver inspections of all South Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 6 | 85.0% | 68.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.0% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 211843 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC616004 |
| Legal name | SONOCO RECYCLING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 63 |
| Drivers | 48 |
| Annual mileage | 1,372,559 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 9, 1987) |
| USDOT number added | May 4, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightPaper ProductsOtherRecycled Goods
Questions about SONOCO RECYCLING INC
What does SONOCO RECYCLING INC's operating authority allow?
MC616004: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SONOCO RECYCLING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SONOCO RECYCLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 211843. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (843) 383-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC616004, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (843) 383-7000
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY Carrier |
Hartsville, SC | 112745 | MC524120 | 58 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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