SONOCO RECYCLING LLC

USDOT 211843 • 1 NORTH SECOND STREET, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29550

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
211,843
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8433837000
Power Units (MCS-150)
63
Drivers (MCS-150)
48
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,372,559
Physical Address
1 NORTH SECOND STREET, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29550
Mailing Address
1NORTH SECOND ST MAIL CODE J16, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29550
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2007
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-616004ACTIVEUnknownMar 11, 2008

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H08216265ON FILEOct 1, 2007Aug 13, 2007
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI97552586ON FILEAug 13, 2007Apr 9, 2008

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H08216265CANCELLEDOct 1, 2007Oct 14, 2007
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H08226428REPLACEDAug 13, 2007Oct 1, 2007
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H08226428NAME CHANGEDAug 13, 2007Apr 9, 2008
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI97552586REPLACEDAug 13, 2007Aug 13, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H08226428BIPD/PrimaryApr 9, 2008Apr 9, 2008
TERM/CANCLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI97552586CARGOApr 9, 2008Apr 9, 2008
TERM/CANCLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H08216265BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2007Oct 14, 2007
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H08226428BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2007Oct 1, 2007
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H08216265BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2007Aug 13, 2007
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI97552586CARGOAug 13, 2007Aug 13, 2007

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC616004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 11, 2008
MC616004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 20, 2007Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
114
Violations
68
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
63
Drivers (MCS-150)
48
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

5
May
6
Jun
2
Jul
6
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
8
Feb
2
Mar
5
Apr
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 114 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states114 inspections

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Violation Summary (68 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)

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Violation Summary (68 violations from latest 100 of 114 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit403Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10Unknown
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.68vs nat'l 1.80
-1.12 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (114 inspections)

Showing 50 of 114

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Inspection History (114 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687434067THAXTON VAVALevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4393.11B-CSRIGRR, 393.11B-CSLRR, 393.55C2-BNo
Mar 26, 202687432409US 29NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 11, 202687274459I 40 EAST AT HARPER ROADNCLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202687223193LYNCHBURG VAVALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 24, 202687128486I77NCLevel 3GALB SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 20, 202687097482MARION SCSCLevel 3TRAILMOBIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687029987RoadsideNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687022613WARE SHOALS SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 28, 202686931160GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202686884678TIMMONSVILLE SCSCLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202686797035ANDERSON SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLINo
Nov 18, 202586356306MADISON HEIGHTS VAVALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 6, 202586262653COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586241693ELGIN SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 30, 202586205945DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Oct 29, 202586176854RIDGEWAY SCSCLevel 3FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 23, 202586128902LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 13, 202586039821CAMDEN SCSCLevel 3MONO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 11, 202585759438TIMMONSVILLE SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 5, 202585703796ANDERSON SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 11, 202585455472MARION SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A2-TAOBBYes
Jul 18, 202585270918GREER SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 15, 202585242647SCRANTON SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Jul 9, 202585157888LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
Jun 27, 202585079980POWDERSVILLE SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.23-LEUYes
Jun 13, 202584968688COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Jun 5, 202584901586MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION NNCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 21, 202584454328FORT MILL SCSCLevel 2TRAILMOBIL SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLS1, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LILYes
Apr 17, 202584434589PELZER SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2391.41B10-MC, 383.95A-LCDLYes
Apr 17, 202584426104LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Apr 3, 202584302285CAMDEN SCSCLevel 2FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Apr 1, 202584294091I 85NCLevel 3WABA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202584279158SUFFOLK VAVALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 19, 20258416558229NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202583976515WEST COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LLPLNo
Feb 27, 202583989272POMARIA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 25, 202583976807REEVESVILLE SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 21, 202583934683WARE SHOALS SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 18, 202583916442FLORENCE SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202583859389RoadsideNCLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3Yes
Feb 7, 202583823021MADISON HEIGHTS VAVALevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 3, 202583763137CLINTON SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202583598227MADISON HEIGHTS VAVALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 7, 202583544137WEST COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSIVNo
Jan 7, 202583543984FLORENCE SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202483382624BISHOPVILLE SCSCLevel 3FRUEHAUF C SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 30, 202483272156CAYCE SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 15, 202483182563DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 14, 202482916743MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 10, 202482875531LUGOFF SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

71 total · 11.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 7, 2022SCTOW00COLUMBIAI77...019980SONOCO RECYCLING LLC
Sep 21, 2021SCINJURY01COLUMBIAI77...FL5725SONOCO RECYCLING LLC
Aug 30, 2021SCINJURY01HARTSVILLEN 5TH ST...GC1782SONOCO RECYCLING LLC
Aug 30, 2021SCTOW00SPARTANBURGINTERSTATE 26...707488SONOCO RECYCLING LLC
Apr 23, 2021NCTOW00CHARLOTTE77...KA3735SONOCO RECYCLING LLC
Mar 11, 2021NCTOW00MOORESVILLE21...FY6613SONOCO RECYCLING LLC
Dec 31, 2019NCTOW00
Apr 15, 2019NCTOW00
Nov 15, 2018VATOW00
Apr 13, 2018SCINJURY02
May 2, 2016NCTOW00
Dec 30, 2015SCINJURY01
Nov 17, 2015NCINJURY01
Nov 19, 2014NCTOW00
Sep 25, 2014NCTOW00
Feb 1, 2014GATOW00
Apr 11, 2013KSTOW00
Mar 26, 2013NCTOW00
Jan 18, 2013NCTOW00
Sep 28, 2012GAINJURY01
May 25, 2012SCINJURY01
May 11, 2012KSINJURY01
Feb 16, 2012SCTOW00
Aug 16, 2010SCTOW00
Feb 2, 2010SCTOW00

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 21, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 30, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 23, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 11, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 15, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 15, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 13, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 2, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 30, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 17, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 19, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 25, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 11, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 26, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 28, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 25, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 11, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 16, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 16, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 2, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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