PLASTIC RECYCLING EXPRESS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 63 days Oct 30, 2002 → Jan 1, 2003
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PLASTIC RECYCLING EXPRESS INC (USDOT 721541) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): MATTHEW D. KRIEGEL (Company officer); MALERIE REINHART (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 63 days — Oct 30, 2002 → Jan 1, 2003 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/721541/ As of: Jul 19, 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 14.3% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113974 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceARCH INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2017
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 71 | 28 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | — |
| 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
PLASTIC RECYCLING EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in PIQUA, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 721541. 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 9 power units and 9 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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.
PLASTIC RECYCLING EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Piqua, OH. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (13) and MI (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLFC (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Volvo, Dors, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,974 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 30, 2002 to Jan 1, 2003 (63 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 21 | |
| Dors | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Heil | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.92 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 2.28 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87861775 | May 14, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.16B-CPASS, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86834412 | Jan 16, 2026 | OH | 3 | NEVADA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85999966 | Oct 7, 2025 | OH | 2 | GALION OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85741233 | Sep 9, 2025 | OH | 1 | SIDNEY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85107663 | Jun 30, 2025 | OH | 3 | BUCYRUS OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83810953 | Feb 6, 2025 | MI | 3 | SAGINAW HWY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 83745907 | Jan 28, 2025 | OH | 3 | ST MARYS OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83476545 | Dec 23, 2024 | OH | 3 | TIPP CITY OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83043484 | Oct 28, 2024 | OH | 3 | MANSFIELD OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82895750 | Oct 7, 2024 | OH | 2 | TROY OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82597452 | Sep 6, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82423549 | Aug 19, 2024 | OH | 2 | IR 75 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82346263 | Aug 9, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82131110 | Jul 15, 2024 | OH | 3 | WADSWORTH SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81973507 | Jun 26, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-roadside---. |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81922214 | Jun 19, 2024 | KY | 1 | WALTON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 81483805 | Apr 30, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-nb-i-69@28mm |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80827229 | Feb 9, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80638962 | Jan 17, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80578543 | Jan 10, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79445579 | Aug 17, 2023 | OH | 2 | oh-roadside.. |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 393.55(e) | No |
| 79224034 | Jul 24, 2023 | OH | 2 | I-75 SB REST AREA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79223988 | Jul 24, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78974299 | Jun 20, 2023 | IN | 2 | in-#55--i-70-wb--wayne |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.55(d)(3) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0072181668 | Apr 20, 2018 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0187007970 | Feb 7, 2018 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0058037585 | Apr 11, 2005 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC340728 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9256500 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8371721 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2006 | Oct 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8371721 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2006 | Dec 22, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8371722 | 34 | — | Dec 12, 2006 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q106630091 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Dec 12, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q106630091 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 21, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q106630091 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2003 | Dec 12, 2006 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 63 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 30, 2002 to Jan 1, 2003 | ||||||
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT690356 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2001 | Oct 30, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | IMP1767542 | CARGO | — | Oct 30, 2001 | Dec 1, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 1224579 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 2000 | Oct 30, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO | ANN-0000215-00 | CARGO | — | Oct 30, 2000 | Oct 30, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CI 0335973 | CARGO | — | Oct 30, 1998 | Oct 30, 2000 | REPLACED |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | TPP0314302 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 30, 1997 | Oct 30, 2000 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 22, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2017
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Oct 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 11, 2007
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Dec 12, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2003
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Jan 17, 2003
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Dec 1, 2002insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2002insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 30, 2002authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 30, 2002insurance gapCoverage gap: 63 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 1, 2003)
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Oct 30, 2001insuranceCANCEL — NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
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Oct 30, 2001insuranceCANCEL — GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
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Oct 30, 2000insuranceCANCEL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 2 | 0 |
| WALTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SAGINAW HWY | MI | 1 | 0 |
| BUCYRUS OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| GALION OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| I-75 SB REST AREA | OH | 1 | 0 |
| IR 75 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| MANSFIELD OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| NEVADA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC340728
common · N · MC
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INS CO
CARGO policy on file
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CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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24 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify PLASTIC RECYCLING EXPRESS 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.
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- 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.
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