Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 29082 ·
Southern Recycling LLC
DBA EMR
33 power unitsavg 8.4 yrRegional · 5 statesMETAIRIE, LA86/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
37 observed · MCS-150
34Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.4Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.4 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
11 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
SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC (USDOT 29082) 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 Oct 27, 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 Oct 30, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 46.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier received 67 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 52 vehicle-level and 67 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 29, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 19, 2022 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC's USDOT number is 29082.
Is SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026. SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC's safety record?
SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC has a 46.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 95 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC's fleet?
SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC operates 33 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC based?
SOUTHERN RECYCLING LLC is based in METAIRIE, LA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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