HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3013239-american-recycling/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
AMERICAN RECYCLING
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average81.8% 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, (731) 836-9148, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC30275.
- 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
9 of 11 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
0 of 15 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 18, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2026 | TN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 10, 2025 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 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 | 17 | 13 | 89.5% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 10.5% | 18.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices missing Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106C1C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLRLOWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFSMF | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3013239 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC30275 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN RECYCLING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 365,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 31, 2017 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 27, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOtherScrap 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 AMERICAN RECYCLING
What does AMERICAN RECYCLING's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for AMERICAN RECYCLING (MC30275), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about AMERICAN RECYCLING 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking AMERICAN RECYCLING?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3013239. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (731) 836-9148, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC30275, 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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