METAL RECYCLING SERVICES LLC
METAL RECYCLING SERVICES LLC is a corporation based in MONROE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 938945. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 9 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
METAL RECYCLING SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Monroe, NC. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 40% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (14) and SC (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.5% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Volvo, Mack, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,282 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Oct 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 23 | |
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Mack | 7 | |
| Benl | 3 | |
| Monn | 3 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Epak | 2 | |
| Stoughton | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87572264 | Apr 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I- |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87535419 | Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | — | Yes |
| 87242172 | Mar 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-40 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2FC | No |
| 85925378 | Oct 1, 2025 | SC | 3 | FORT LAWN SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85692519 | Sep 5, 2025 | SC | 3 | BLACKSBURG SC |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85629832 | Aug 29, 2025 | SC | 3 | LANCASTER SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85566785 | Aug 22, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 74 BYPASS |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84862336 | Jun 2, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 74 BYPASS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84316074 | Apr 4, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 74 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84025442 | Mar 3, 2025 | NC | 2 | US74 MONROE BYPASS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 83995683 | Feb 28, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-rowan-county,-i-85-sb |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83859343 | Feb 12, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83859139 | Feb 12, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-stanly-county,-us-52 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83776741 | Feb 4, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83542887 | Jan 7, 2025 | SC | 2 | BLACKSBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83260403 | Nov 27, 2024 | SC | 2 | SPARTANBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.132C-CHVE | Yes |
| 82256096 | Jul 29, 2024 | SC | 1 | I-85 NB SPARTANBURG COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 393.132, 393.45(b)(2), 393.11 | Yes |
| 82202007 | Jul 23, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82201957 | Jul 23, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82129956 | Jul 16, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81940504 | Jun 21, 2024 | NC | 2 | I-85 SB NEAR MM 70 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81095259 | Mar 13, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81084787 | Mar 11, 2024 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 80813064 | Feb 9, 2024 | NC | 2 | US601S |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.5(b), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 80742445 | Jan 31, 2024 | NC | 2 | UNION |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0107223245 | Jan 12, 2023 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0106960142 | May 19, 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0105960927 | Aug 16, 2019 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0105856494 | Apr 23, 2019 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SC0017647691 | Sep 19, 2017 | SC | 0 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0104964863 | Nov 30, 2016 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0104811996 | Aug 1, 2016 | NC | 0 | 2 | No | Yes | Injury |
| NC0103821595 | Aug 9, 2013 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0103763966 | May 31, 2013 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0103442887 | May 4, 2012 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| NC0102378508 | Aug 13, 2008 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0102258170 | Apr 9, 2008 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0101968538 | Apr 10, 2007 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0101720545 | Apr 28, 2006 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC005108118A | Aug 18, 2005 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC005053363A | May 10, 2005 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC005012852A | Feb 2, 2005 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0101660622 | Sep 24, 2004 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC003072499A | Jun 23, 2003 | SC | 0 | 2 | No | Yes | Injury |
| NC0100890350 | May 6, 2003 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 4 | 1 |
| I-40 | NC | 3 | 0 |
| US601S | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US 74 BYPASS | NC | 2 | 0 |
| BLACKSBURG SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I- | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 SB NEAR MM 70 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| UNION | NC | 1 | 1 |
| US 74 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
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