SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING INC
SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING INC is a motor carrier based in SAVANNAH, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1145106. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 39 power units and 27 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 27 drivers, based in Savannah, GA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (5 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (57.1% of violations); top code 393.75(a)(3) (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Mack, Homemade t, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,280 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83901710 | Feb 12, 2025 | GA | 3 | TOWNSEND GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83200932 | Nov 14, 2024 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82330903 | Aug 2, 2024 | GA | 3 | STATESBORO GA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82250574 | Jul 24, 2024 | GA | 2 | DARIEN GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(b) | Yes |
| 81916591 | Jun 17, 2024 | GA | 3 | DARIEN GA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81262042 | Mar 29, 2024 | GA | 3 | TOWNSEND GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80530101 | Dec 27, 2023 | GA | 2 | SAVANNAH GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80091164 | Oct 27, 2023 | GA | 3 | MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 79024675 | Jun 29, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-20 EB ROADSIDE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78595969 | May 9, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009513969 | Jul 17, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0009510910 | Jul 11, 2024 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0008417008 | Feb 8, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0008276707 | Oct 18, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0006809678 | Jun 13, 2018 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0005982502 | Oct 27, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0005890707 | Aug 24, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0005455178 | Oct 2, 2015 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0004776385 | Mar 7, 2014 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0004744694 | Feb 25, 2014 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0004063309 | Apr 17, 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA9339022301 | Aug 7, 2009 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SC007062813B | May 22, 2007 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARIEN GA | GA | 2 | 1 |
| TOWNSEND GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| PEMBROKE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| SAVANNAH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| STATESBORO GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-20 EB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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