SMC RECYCLING INC

USDOT 39540 • 117 TEXACO DR, SELMER, TN, 38375

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
39,540
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7316456302
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,396,401
Physical Address
117 TEXACO DR, SELMER, TN, 38375
Mailing Address
P O BOX 289, SELMER, TN, 38375-0289
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 1, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-492499ACTIVEUnknownDec 28, 2022

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1337427378ON FILEDec 1, 2017Jan 11, 2023
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSN000012520ON FILEOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2007

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1337427378REPLACEDDec 1, 2017Apr 1, 2022
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryBA00000023472DREPLACEDApr 19, 2013Dec 1, 2017
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryBA00000023472DCANCELLEDApr 19, 2013Oct 21, 2018
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryBA00000023472DCANCELLEDDec 1, 2012May 16, 2013
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryBA00000023472DREPLACEDDec 1, 2012Apr 19, 2013
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA 0M4087REPLACEDJul 8, 2008Dec 1, 2012
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA0M4087REPLACEDOct 1, 2007Jul 8, 2008
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryBA0M4087CANCELLEDOct 1, 2007Aug 8, 2008
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000012526CANCELLEDOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2007
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryH08170630REPLACEDOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2006
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryH08170630REPLACEDOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary02-CA-938 29 86REPLACEDOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2004
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary02-CA-938 29 86REPLACEDOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.1337427378BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2023Jan 11, 2023
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.1337427378BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBA00000023472DBIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2018Oct 21, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBA00000023472DBIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
TERM/CANCLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBA00000023472DBIPD/PrimaryMay 16, 2013May 16, 2013
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBA00000023472DBIPD/PrimaryApr 19, 2013Apr 19, 2013
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BA 0M4087BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2012Dec 1, 2012
TERM/CANCLHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BA0M4087BIPD/PrimaryAug 8, 2008Aug 8, 2008
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BA0M4087BIPD/PrimaryJul 8, 2008Jul 8, 2008
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000012526BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2007Oct 1, 2007
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000012520CARGOOct 1, 2007Oct 1, 2007
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYH08170630BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2006Oct 1, 2006
TERM/REPLGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.02-CA-938 29 86BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYH08170630BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2004Oct 1, 2004
TERM/REPLGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.02-CA-938 29 86BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2003

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-492499INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC492499CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 15, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 28, 2022
MC492499CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 24, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 27, 2018
MC492499CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 19, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 22, 2013
MC492499MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 6, 2007Unknown
MC492499MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 26, 2004REVOKEDOct 9, 2007

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
44%

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

Inspections
74
Violations
67
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.2%
Driver OOS %
5.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

5
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
2
Feb
6
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
7
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 74 of 74 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states74 inspections

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Violation Summary (67 violations from 74 inspections)

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Violation Summary (67 violations from 74 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp42Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-NSINCDL disqualification - major offense2210Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUTCDL disqualification - major offense1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100BCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.91vs nat'l 1.80
-0.89 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 (74 inspections)

Showing 50 of 74

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Inspection History (74 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 11, 202687260078JASPER ALALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 16, 202687062394LEE COUNTYMSLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 21, 202686905229TISHOMINGO COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLFCNo
Dec 22, 202586640912ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 2, 202586476376SELMER TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 20, 202586369468COURTLAND ALALLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 17, 202586337169JASPER ALALLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Oct 24, 202586157536ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 20, 202586107094PRENTISS COUNTYMSLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202585934387COLLIERVILLE TNTNLevel 3GALBREATH. SEMI-TRAILER3383.51A-NSOUT, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS2Yes
Sep 26, 202585889503LAFAYETTE COUNTYMSLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.134B-CRHLCYes
Sep 12, 202585777804MONROE COUNTYMSLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3393.47E, 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Sep 10, 202585747696ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 25, 202585602637EASTVIEW TNTNLevel 3CLEMENT-BR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 23, 202585582492ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 23, 202585577557EASTVIEW TNTNLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 22, 202585562883TUSCUMBIA ALALLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 16, 202585519782MONROE COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 2, 202585397418BENTON COUNTYMSLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 1, 202585397395BENTON COUNTYMSLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 31, 202585387754HENDERSON TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PINo
Jul 29, 202585360422LEE COUNTYMSLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1383.51A-NSINYes
Jul 25, 202585329857SAVANNAH TNTNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 26, 202585047652PRENTISS COUNTYMSLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 6, 202584901406LEE COUNTYMSLevel 1HMDE SEMI-TRAILER5396.17C, 393.9T, 383.23A2Yes
Jun 3, 202584862108EXT 156MSLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
May 16, 202584709723SELMER TNTNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 16, 202584709366EASTVIEW TNTNLevel 3GALBREATH. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 30, 202584540299RUSSELLVILLE ALALLevel 3CONSTRUCTO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 21, 202584467261CORINTH SCALE US 45 NORTHMSLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 15, 202584428646CLAY COUNTYMSLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 2, 202584315436LOWNDES COUNTYMSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 27, 202584255684LEE COUNTYMSLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 27, 202584262267JACKSON TNTNLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95B, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Mar 21, 202584207456MONROE COUNTYMSLevel 3CLEM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 17, 202584164985RoadsideMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 202584145880MONROE COUNTYMSLevel 2CLEM SEMI-TRAILER4393.9Yes
Mar 14, 202584130132MONROE COUNTYMSLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1383.51A-NSINYes
Feb 24, 202583955894RoadsideMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 7, 202583825571BENTON COUNTYMSLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 23, 202583690722CLAY COUNTYMSLevel 2CNST SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 22, 202583671227ROADSIDEALLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2-SLLS2, 390.21TB, 393.95ANo
Jan 3, 202583535523WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 27, 202483502535WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 2SPECIALIST SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 6, 202483342909ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202483267830NESBIT SCALE I-55 SOUTHMSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3, 393.95A, 392.16Yes
Nov 22, 202483243055MONROE COUNTYMSLevel 2TRAQ SEMI-TRAILER2393.100B, 392.2WCYes
Oct 29, 202483036872ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 3, 202482825248ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 26, 202482508678FULTON WB WEIGH STATIONMSLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17(c), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

57 total · 22.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 8, 2025MSINJURY01ALCORNUS HWY 45...646716SMC RECYCLING INC
May 27, 2020MSTOW00
Sep 24, 2019TNINJURY01
Nov 20, 2017MSTOW00
Nov 17, 2013TNTOW00
Jul 19, 2013MSTOW00
Oct 15, 2011MSTOW00
Sep 11, 2008TNTOW00
Aug 17, 2005TNTOW00
May 28, 2003TNTOW00
Oct 11, 2002TNTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 8, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MS
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 28, 2022
Authority
Apr 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 24, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 21, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 17, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 16, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Apr 19, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 15, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 8, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 8, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • CARGO
Oct 1, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 17, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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