HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/39540-smc-recycling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SMC RECYCLING INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (731) 645-6302, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC492499.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC492499 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 2970067 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 1, 2022 | 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
8 of 24 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
4 of 58 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | AL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | MS | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | MS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | TN | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | AL | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 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), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 9 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 23.1% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 12.8% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ANSIN | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 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 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | Alcorn, MS | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 39540 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC492499 |
| Legal name | SMC RECYCLING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 1,217,912 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 25, 1995) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGarbage/RefuseOtherScrap Metals
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 SMC RECYCLING INC
What does SMC RECYCLING INC's operating authority allow?
MC492499: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SMC 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 SMC RECYCLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 39540. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (731) 645-6302, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC492499, 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 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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