HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2533982-tennessee-auto-salvage-recycling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC
Doing business as TAS RECYCLING
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Feb 14, 2024. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average70.6% vs Tennessee average 23.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (865) 281-5420, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1528375.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
12 of 17 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
3 of 38 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 54 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 13 | 71.8% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 17.9% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 10.3% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Stop lamp violations Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39325F | 2 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 1 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 3922LCDLR | 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 |
| 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 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Asheville, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2533982 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1528375 |
| Legal name | TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC |
| DBA name | TAS RECYCLING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Feb 14, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 19, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherScrap Metal
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC
What does TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC (MC1528375), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2533982. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (865) 281-5420, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1528375, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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