VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC

PORTLAND, TN

USDOT 445697 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: EARL WHITMER Company officer 2: WILLIAM C WHITMER Other (RECYCLED SCRAP METAL) Based in PORTLAND, TN Grade A · 85

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

Review these

OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Org: CORPORATION

Company officer: EARL WHITMER

Company officer 2: WILLIAM C WHITMER

Cargo: Other (RECYCLED SCRAP METAL)

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC (USDOT 445697)
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
Officer(s): EARL WHITMER (Company officer); WILLIAM C WHITMER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/445697/
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 85/100). 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

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

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

OOS vs peers

Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67543 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: Caution.

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 445697

In FMCSA records since May 13, 1991 (~35y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Company officer EARL WHITMER

Company officer 2 WILLIAM C WHITMER

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Cargo carried

Other (RECYCLED SCRAP METAL)

Fleet size 15 units

Drivers 9

Annual mileage 309,447 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (615) 325-2176

Email: [email protected]

Physical

121 MORNINGSIDE DR

PORTLAND, TN 37148-1706

Mailing

P O BOX 634

PORTLAND, TN 37148-0634

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 445697

In FMCSA records since May 13, 1991 (~35y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 309,447 mi

Safety Rating Satisfactory

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30

Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

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	6	0	0
Trailers	25	0	0
Trucks	9	0	0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	2	2	0
OOS inspections	0	1	0
OOS percentage	0%	50%	—
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

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

100.0%

driver or vehicle, whichever higher

Crashes

None in last 24 months · all-time on file

Authorities

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC is a corporation based in PORTLAND, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 445697. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 9 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 overview

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Portland, TN. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TN (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.106C2-C (Cargo securement - front end structure) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Freightliner, Mack, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate

Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 67,543 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 67,543 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

100%

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

12.5%

Median across 67,543 same-size peers

Verdict

Riskier than peers

Delta +87.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Vehicle Maintenance

1 violation

1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN)	2	1	50.0%	Jun 30, 2025

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Freightliner		1
International		1
Mack		1
Utility		1
Wabash National		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	1	—	5.00	5	—	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
85107235	Jun 30, 2025	TN	3	CARTHAGE TN	FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR TN T5889HY · 3AKJHLDVXKSKE0753	0	—	No
83722630	Jan 27, 2025	TN	2	PORTLAND TN	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK TN T7029HY · 1M2AG11C33M006544	1	393.106C2-C	Yes
80275654	Nov 29, 2023	TN	3	—	International TRUCK TRACTOR TN P6522HY · `1HSHXAHR76J20836	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (2 rows)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
KY0072691716	Nov 2, 2021	KY	0	0	Yes	No	Tow
TN0007596052	Nov 5, 2001	TN	0	2	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
CARTHAGE TN	TN	1	0
PORTLAND TN	TN	1	1

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How to verify VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC

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.

Frequently asked questions about VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC

Is VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 445697 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 VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC's safety rating? ▾

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC'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 VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC had? ▾

3 roadside inspections are on file for VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC 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 VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.

Where is VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC based? ▾

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 121 MORNINGSIDE DR, PORTLAND, Tennessee 37148-1706. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC 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 VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC operate? ▾

VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC self-reports 15 power units and 9 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 VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC had any crashes? ▾

2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for VOLUNTEER RECYCLING AND SALVAGE INC 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.

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