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Carrier profile · USDOT 2792606 · Updated 06/13/2026

UPTOWN RECYCLING INC

2 power unitsavg 8 yrRegional · 3 statesNEW ORLEANS, LA
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.0Avg age (yr)
2015–2021 · vPIC
Call dispatch(504) 523-8485Email dispatchuptownrecycling@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 11 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority10 yr active
since 2015
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo36.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8 yr

Model years 2015–2021 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

10 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 10-yr authority, 36% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC safe to work with?

Is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC safe to load? UPTOWN RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2792606) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in NEW ORLEANS, LA, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 10 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 15 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 36.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (76/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC's USDOT number?

UPTOWN RECYCLING INC's USDOT number is 2792606.

Is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, UPTOWN RECYCLING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC's safety record?

UPTOWN RECYCLING INC has a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).

How big is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC's fleet?

UPTOWN RECYCLING INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is UPTOWN RECYCLING INC based?

UPTOWN RECYCLING INC is based in NEW ORLEANS, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.