HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/497033-recycling-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RECYCLING EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Aug 8, 2022. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average68.8% vs Kentucky average 23.7%.
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, (859) 282-5200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC471888.
- 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 | MC471888 | — | AIG-LEXINGTON Policy 02-CA-064598286-0 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jul 17, 2014 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC471888 | — | AIG-LEXINGTON Policy 02-CA-064598286-0 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 17, 2014 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
11 of 16 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
0 of 27 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | KY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | KY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2026 | KY | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 20, 2026 | OH | 1 | 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 Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 43 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 | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 12 | 82.1% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 17.9% | 17.5% |
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 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 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 Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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 | 497033 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC471888 |
| Legal name | RECYCLING EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 26 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 1,081,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Aug 8, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 8, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherRecycled Paper
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 RECYCLING EXPRESS INC
What does RECYCLING EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC471888: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RECYCLING EXPRESS 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 RECYCLING EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 497033. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (859) 282-5200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC471888, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (859) 282-5200
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RECYCLING EXPRESS INC High risk Carrier |
Florence, KY | 2247707 | MC728321 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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