Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Def Recycling LLCUSDOT 2284230GAINESVILLE, TX
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
4 seen in inspections
2Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.8Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.40% of vehicle inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
4Reported power
4 seen in inspections
2Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.8Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
8.8 yr
Model years 2011–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
14 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2012. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
7 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DEF RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 2284230) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 2 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 28, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is DEF RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number?
DEF RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number is 2284230.
Is DEF RECYCLING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. DEF RECYCLING LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.
What is DEF RECYCLING LLC's safety record?
DEF RECYCLING LLC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DEF RECYCLING LLC's fleet?
DEF RECYCLING LLC operates 4 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEF RECYCLING LLC based?
DEF RECYCLING LLC is based in GAINESVILLE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 jurisdictions.