SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 3756560) 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: $3,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $3,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3756560/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 15.6% (worse). n=28896 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Mar 15, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1342897ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 219 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.53% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, MS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3756560. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 34 power units and 25 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 25 drivers, based in Columbus, MS. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 280% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (9) and AL (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIRP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Mack, International, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,896 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 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 | — | 1.17 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.35 | 2 | — | 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 (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88029503 | Jun 3, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87700531 | Apr 28, 2026 | KY | 2 | OWINGSVILLE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87491000 | Apr 2, 2026 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87027528 | Feb 12, 2026 | AL | 2 | MILLPORT AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 87004602 | Feb 9, 2026 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86921891 | Jan 30, 2026 | AL | 1 | CHEROKEE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86816436 | Jan 15, 2026 | MS | 3 | ALCORN COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86296602 | Nov 11, 2025 | MS | 3 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86234074 | Nov 3, 2025 | MS | 3 | I59 NORTHBOUND |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85916778 | Sep 29, 2025 | MS | 3 | PRENTISS COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85825273 | Sep 19, 2025 | KY | 3 | FLAT LICK |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85493470 | Aug 13, 2025 | MS | 3 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85254871 | Jul 18, 2025 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84833419 | May 30, 2025 | AL | 2 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84797961 | May 28, 2025 | AL | 3 | CORDOVA AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84599054 | May 6, 2025 | AL | 2 | CLANTON AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.13C3-CSURR | No |
| 84350606 | Apr 8, 2025 | MS | 2 | JONES COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.134B3 | Yes |
| 83749941 | Jan 30, 2025 | MS | 3 | LOWNDES COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83377708 | Dec 11, 2024 | MS | 3 | CLAY COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81555357 | May 8, 2024 | KY | 2 | LANCASTER |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81482961 | Apr 29, 2024 | MS | 2 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80676743 | Jan 24, 2024 | KY | 2 | HODGENVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80203879 | Nov 20, 2023 | MS | 2 | I20 EAST BOUND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95(a), 393.75(c) | No |
| 79351868 | Aug 8, 2023 | KY | 2 | BOSTON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 78603734 | May 10, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crittenden-co-(riverside-stn) |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | MC1342897-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722474 | 91X | $3,000,000 | Mar 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722474 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722474 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722474 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1722474 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312889 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 15, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Mar 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Mar 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Mar 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Mar 15, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISHOMINGO COUNTY | MS | 2 | 1 |
| CHEROKEE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CLANTON AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CORDOVA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| DEMOPOLIS AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| MILLPORT AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BOSTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| FLAT LICK | KY | 1 | 0 |
| HODGENVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1342897
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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