HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/998481-sunshine-recyclers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SUNSHINE RECYCLERS INC
Doing business as SUNSHINE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average70.0% vs Washington average 24.5%.
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, (509) 924-5678, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC841507.
- 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) | MC841507 | Primary | LIBERTY NORTHWEST INSURANCE CORP. Policy C07 170065 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 10 · Washington avg 24.5%
1 of 12 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | ID | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 6, 2026 | ID | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2025 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2025 | WA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2025 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 1, 2025 | WA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2025 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 21, 2025 | WA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ID | 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 Washington average covers 48,855 vehicle and 83,396 driver inspections of all Washington-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), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 9 | 84.2% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.3% | 3.9% |
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 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLRLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 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 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLTFC | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 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 Washington column is the mix across all Washington-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2024 | Coeur Dalene, ID | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 998481 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC841507 |
| Legal name | SUNSHINE RECYCLERS INC |
| DBA name | SUNSHINE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 23 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 314,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 14, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsIntermodal ContainersGarbage/RefuseConstruction
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 SUNSHINE RECYCLERS INC
What does SUNSHINE RECYCLERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC841507: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about SUNSHINE RECYCLERS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 SUNSHINE RECYCLERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 998481. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (509) 924-5678, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC841507, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (509) 924-5678
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORRE REFUSE & RECYCLING LLC Carrier · DBA SUNSHINE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING |
Airway Heights, WA | 1956091 | MC1251740 | 75 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| SUNSHINE DISPOSAL INC High risk Carrier · DBA SUNSHINE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING |
Spokane Valley, WA | 180102 | MC147327 | 5 | 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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