SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC
USDOT 29082 • 3636 S I 10 SERVICE ROAD SUITE 101, METAIRIE, LA, 70001
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (125 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 18 | 18 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:21TB1-MC | 21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (84 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...266111 | SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BATON ROUGE | I-110 | ...459272 | SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 5500 | EQUITY | ...459276 | SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1700 | I-10 | ...459274 | SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC |
| Feb 28, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2016 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2015 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2014 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2013 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2012 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2012 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2011 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2008 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2003 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 1999 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 1998 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 1998 | LA | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 1992 | MS | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records