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WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING

USDOT 444045 Active PARTNERSHIP PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated PARTNERSHIP Partner: KAELIN WADDELL Partner 2: BRANDON WADDELL Other (SCRAP) Based in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: PARTNERSHIP
Partner: KAELIN WADDELL
Partner 2: BRANDON WADDELL
Cargo: Other (SCRAP)
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TruckCodex risk summary — WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING (USDOT 444045)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): KAELIN WADDELL (Partner); BRANDON WADDELL (Partner 2)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/444045/
As of: Jul 20, 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 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144058 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: Clear to review.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +1 (6 → 7) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +1 (6 → 7) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 444045
In FMCSA records since Apr 25, 1991 (~35y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Business org PARTNERSHIP
Partner KAELIN WADDELL
Partner 2 BRANDON WADDELL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (SCRAP)
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 128,307 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (270) 982-7206
Email: ski_boy_hotmail.com
Physical
1785 VALLEY CREEK ROAD
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 444045
In FMCSA records since Apr 25, 1991 (~35y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 128,307 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0
Trucks 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
7
Drivers
7
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
6
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING is a partnership based in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 444045. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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

WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a partnership, based in Elizabethtown, KY. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IN (2) and KY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 144,058 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,058 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,058 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 6 7
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 6 7
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2024-10

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2024
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 3
Unknown 2
Trailer 1
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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83021313 Oct 22, 2024 IN 2 SEYMOUR IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A71743 · 1XPWD49X5DD185522
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
82928528 Oct 16, 2024 IN 3 SEYMOUR IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A71743 · 1XPWD49X5DD185522
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
82619927 Sep 9, 2024 KY 3 SCOTTSVILLE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A71743 · 1XPWD49X5DD185522
0 — No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KY0072154835 Feb 12, 2018 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
KY0071118907 Feb 22, 2012 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070793858 Dec 18, 2009 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070266840 Nov 8, 2005 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0000657025 Nov 5, 2004 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070097374 Dec 5, 2003 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SEYMOUR IN IN 2 0
SCOTTSVILLE KY 1 0
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How to verify WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING

  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 WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING

Is WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 444045 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 WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING's safety rating? ▾
WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING'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 WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING 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 WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING's out-of-service rate? ▾
WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING based? ▾
WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1785 VALLEY CREEK ROAD, ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky 42701. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING have valid operating authority? ▾
WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING operate? ▾
WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING self-reports 7 power units and 7 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 WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WADDELLS AUTO RECYCLING in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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