SMC RECYCLING INC
USDOT 39540 • 117 TEXACO DR, SELMER, TN, 38375
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-492499 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 28, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337427378 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2017 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSN000012520 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2007 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337427378 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | BA00000023472D | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2013 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | BA00000023472D | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2013 | Oct 21, 2018 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | BA00000023472D | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2012 | May 16, 2013 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | BA00000023472D | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2012 | Apr 19, 2013 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 0M4087 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2008 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA0M4087 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Jul 8, 2008 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA0M4087 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Aug 8, 2008 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSN000012526 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08170630 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08170630 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-938 29 86 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 02-CA-938 29 86 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337427378 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337427378 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BA00000023472D | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2018 | Oct 21, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BA00000023472D | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BA00000023472D | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BA00000023472D | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2013 | Apr 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BA 0M4087 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2012 | Dec 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BA0M4087 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2008 | Aug 8, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BA0M4087 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2008 | Jul 8, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000012526 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000012520 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08170630 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-938 29 86 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08170630 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 02-CA-938 29 86 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-492499 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC492499 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2022 |
| MC492499 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2018 |
| MC492499 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2013 |
| MC492499 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 6, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC492499 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 26, 2004 | REVOKED | Oct 9, 2007 |
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 • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (74 inspections)
Showing 50 of 74
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALCORN | US HWY 45 | ...646716 | SMC RECYCLING INC |
| May 27, 2020 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2011 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2008 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2005 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2003 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2002 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events