MAINE RECYCLING CORP

USDOT 288683 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: PAUL NICK ALBERDING Other (RECYCLED BOTTLES) Based in LISBON FALLS, ME Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · May 13, 2026
Policy effective · May 13, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 6716 days Dec 23, 2007 → May 13, 2026
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · BIPD/Primary Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: PAUL NICK ALBERDING
Cargo: Other (RECYCLED BOTTLES)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MAINE RECYCLING CORP (USDOT 288683)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): PAUL NICK ALBERDING (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 6716 days — Dec 23, 2007 → May 13, 2026
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST · BIPD/Primary
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/288683/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19.2% vs peer median 14.8% (worse). n=40266 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 288683
In FMCSA records since Mar 13, 1987 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer PAUL NICK ALBERDING
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (RECYCLED BOTTLES)
Fleet size 24 units
Drivers 11
Annual mileage 412,070 mi
Contact & address
Physical
61 CAPITAL AVE
LISBON FALLS, ME 04252
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 288683
In FMCSA records since Mar 13, 1987 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 412,070 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 19.2% vs 23.4% -4.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.9% vs 6.7% -3.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.79 vs 1.80 -1.01
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 24 0 0
Trailers 135 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 54 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 24 24 0
OOS inspections 1 4 0
OOS percentage 4.17% 16.67%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
24
Drivers
11
Inspections
54
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
19.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
14
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MAINE RECYCLING CORP is a corporation based in LISBON FALLS, ME, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 288683. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 24 power units and 11 drivers, with 54 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.2%. 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.

Carrier overview

MAINE RECYCLING CORP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 24 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lisbon Falls, ME. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 119% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in ME (35 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

17.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 24 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Ster, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 19.2% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 40,266 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–36 power units (±50% of this carrier's 24 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 40,266 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
19.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.8%
Median across 40,266 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 23, 2007 to May 13, 2026 (6716 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maine (ME) 24 5 20.8% Jul 15, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hyundai Translead 16
Ster 15
Great Dane 14
Strg 8
Volvo 6
Western Star 6
Kenworth 5
Peterbilt 5
Wabash National 5
Utility 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.21 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 0.71 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 3.83 4 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (54 rows) View all 54 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88415260 Jul 15, 2026 ME 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87847867 May 14, 2026 ME 1
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45B2-B-AIR No
87846537 May 14, 2026 ME 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLSR No
87418561 Mar 26, 2026 ME 2 me-sidney---scales
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87394383 Mar 23, 2026 ME 3 GARDINER
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
87341900 Mar 20, 2026 ME 3 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLIRP No
87300364 Mar 16, 2026 ME 2 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86477863 Dec 4, 2025 ME 3 me-fairfeild---scales-(hinckley)
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86411394 Nov 24, 2025 ME 2 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3-TAOLTIS Yes
86370833 Nov 20, 2025 ME 3 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86281352 Nov 7, 2025 ME 2 WOOLWICH
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85888931 Sep 25, 2025 ME 2 me-old-town---scales-sb
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85271974 Jul 18, 2025 ME 2 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.9A2-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
84840490 May 30, 2025 ME 1 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
MACK SEMI-TRAILER
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
84715243 May 16, 2025 ME 1 me-sidney---scales
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 383.51A-LCDLRSWD Yes
84665732 May 14, 2025 ME 1 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLIFTA No
84427878 Apr 16, 2025 ME 1 me-sidney---scales
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Strg
5 393.100C-C, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45D-B Yes
83377129 Dec 11, 2024 ME 3 WILTON
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83225553 Nov 21, 2024 ME 3 me-sidney---scales
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Strg
0 No
82976843 Oct 22, 2024 ME 2 me-sidney---scales
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45B2UV, 393.95A1 No
82909076 Oct 11, 2024 ME 1 me-pittsfield---scales-nb
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82570418 Aug 29, 2024 ME 1 me-old-town---scales-sb
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45(b)(2) No
82380310 Aug 14, 2024 ME 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82370251 Aug 12, 2024 ME 3 PITTSFIELD
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
82212645 Jul 8, 2024 ME 2 me-old-town---scales-sb
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MEE00S056349 Oct 4, 2021 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
MED00S077496 Oct 14, 2019 ME 0 1 Yes No Injury
ME100-190-AC Oct 3, 2019 ME 0 1 No No Injury
ME200-018767 Oct 22, 2018 ME 0 1 Yes No Injury
MEE00S081675 Sep 8, 2017 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
ME100-656-AC Jul 25, 2016 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
ME6004010942 Nov 7, 2014 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
ME100-159-AC Mar 23, 2012 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
MEG00-023985 Apr 4, 2011 ME 0 1 Yes No Injury
ME30008-3077 Feb 8, 2008 ME 1 0 Yes No Fatal
ME5006-45-AC Apr 14, 2006 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
MED00-022746 Apr 7, 2006 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
ME0009305603 Feb 2, 1993 ME 0 0 No Yes
ME09044209 Dec 17, 1990 ME 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC262543 common N
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST S 2639117 BIPD/Primary $750,000 May 13, 2026 On file ACTIVE
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST S 2639117 91X $750,000 May 13, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 6716 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 23, 2007 to May 13, 2026
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 753015311 BIPD/Primary Dec 23, 2006 Dec 23, 2007 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1MP30026308401 BIPD/Primary Dec 23, 1992 Dec 23, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 13, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 23, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 23, 2007
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6716 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 13, 2026)
  4. Dec 23, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  5. Nov 29, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Jun 10, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PITTSFIELD ME 2 1
ABBOT ME 1 0
GARDINER ME 1 0
OLD TOWN ME 1 0
PALMYRA ME 1 0
SOUTH PORTLAND ME 1 0
WILTON ME 1 0
WOOLWICH ME 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 8 2
393.209(d) Steering system components worn, welded, or missing Vehicle Maintenance 5 2
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.102(a)(1)(ii) Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MAINE RECYCLING CORP

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MAINE RECYCLING CORP

Is MAINE RECYCLING CORP an active motor carrier?
Yes. MAINE RECYCLING CORP is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 288683 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MAINE RECYCLING CORP's safety rating?
MAINE RECYCLING CORP's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MAINE RECYCLING CORP had?
54 roadside inspections are on file for MAINE RECYCLING CORP in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MAINE RECYCLING CORP's out-of-service rate?
MAINE RECYCLING CORP's peak out-of-service rate is 19.2% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MAINE RECYCLING CORP based?
MAINE RECYCLING CORP reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 61 CAPITAL AVE, LISBON FALLS, Maine 04252. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MAINE RECYCLING CORP have valid operating authority?
MAINE RECYCLING CORP has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MAINE RECYCLING CORP operate?
MAINE RECYCLING CORP self-reports 24 power units and 11 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MAINE RECYCLING CORP had any crashes?
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MAINE RECYCLING CORP in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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