Carrier profile · USDOT 538227 · MC-91202 · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026

Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc

103 power unitsavg 9.8 yrRegional · 4 statesLA GRANGE, NC88/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-91202 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

103Power units

85 observed · MCS-150

69Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

9.8Avg age (yr)

1998–2026 · vPIC

Call dispatch(866) 534-5865 Email dispatch[email protected]

Click to see how we scored it

Load decision · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026

Clear to load

Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.

Watch · 1

Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 403 inspections.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$2M in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo21.2%

▼ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

5 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

103 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.8 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

Before you tender

What to check before you tender

CheckConfirm ELD provider and check recent HOS violations dates
5 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Jul 17, 2025.

Safety

233 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 21.2%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 0.9%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 118 vehicle and 233 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

36.1% · latest 6-mo window▼ Falling

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Trending down 5.6 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

222 inspections in the charted months · busiest month Aug '25 · 20

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.1 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Within the expected band for a 103-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.

Registered power units: 103
Inspections · 24 mo: 233
Annualized: ≈117 / yr
Coverage: ≈1.1 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance36 · 9 OOS
392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving33 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance29 · 27 OOS
393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance16 · 0 OOS
396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance11 · 0 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance9 · 7 OOS
390.21 USDOT number marking on vehicleUnsafe Driving7 · 0 OOS
393.134 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 6 OOS
393.100 Cargo securement (general)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 5 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance6 · 3 OOS

Explore full safety record — inspections, BASICs, crashes

Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: None
Contract: Active
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$2,000,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$2M in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

Filed BIPD coverage of $2M meets or exceeds the $750K federal minimum for general freight (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities (hazmat, larger vehicles) require $1M–$5M — confirm against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$1M BIPD last filed ’24 · 2 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse

Axis’20–’24

beyond this history

20182020202220242026now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 3 insurers are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $2,000,000 · NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · since Feb 2024

All 3 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2020 → Feb 2024	$1M	5
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2019 → Feb 2019	$1M	2
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY	May 2018 → Feb 2019	$1M	1

Explore full authority & insurance record

Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 1, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 103
Observed power (24 mo): 85
Trailers (towed): 69

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

9.8 yr

Average age

2026

Newest model yr

1998

Oldest model yr

74.8%

VINs decoded

Explore full fleet — VIN roster, equipment mix, age distribution

Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 4 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 1, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusRegional

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

233

NC busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

North Carolina: 195 inspections
Virginia: 31 inspections
South Carolina: 4 inspections
Tennessee: 3 inspections

Home base

LA GRANGE, NC

7037 HWY 70 W

Most inspections: NC

195 inspections

NC 195 · VA 31 · SC 4

See the full operating map — state density, top lanes

Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Nov 1, 2026

Last 12 months: 5 trucks also ran under 4 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 4018778 USDOT 3221048 USDOT 3114158 USDOT 3811024Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (57 trucks · 45 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 1924620 USDOT 3846394 USDOT 4002720 USDOT 1951627 USDOT 3528353 USDOT 3837697 USDOT 2981796 USDOT 4116779

Shares a registration email domain with other carriers

@fossrecycling.com — 2 carriers: USDOT 2644071

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

103

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

Explore the carrier network & VIN cross-links

Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 1, 2026

Location

Physical address: 7037 HWY 70 W, LA GRANGE, NC, 28551
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (866) 534-5865
Fax: (252) 565-0425
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: fossrecycling.com

Registration

Officers: Stephen Foss · Jimmie Foss
USDOT / docket: 538227 · MC-91202
First registered: Sep 29, 1993
Last MCS-150: Nov 7, 2025 · 3,750,000 mi (2023)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Feb 20, 2020
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

103

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

3,750,000

Annual mileage

Open the full identity & federal record

Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 1, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

Open the full federal-record activity feed

Reviews

Verified broker, shipper & driver reviews — moderated

Performance ratings only — never the Vektor risk score

No verified reviews yet

Be the first broker or shipper to rate FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC. Reviews cover performance only — on-time delivery, payment speed, communication — and never affect the Vektor risk score.

Leave a review

Open reviews

21%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

25 of 118 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

116violation records

32OOS-tagged records

25 of 118inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Other vehicle maintenance

4358%25 / 43

Lights

2814%4 / 28

Brakes

234%1 / 23

Unsafe driving

180%0 / 18

Driver fitness

2100%2 / 2

Hours of service

20%0 / 2

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

40%

15%

30%

16%Nov 24 to May 255 / 31

6%May 25 to Nov 252 / 31

25%Nov 25 to May 265 / 20

36%May 26 to Nov 2613 / 36

Top 3 codes (26 of 116 records)

393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components12
396.17C Periodic (annual) inspection8
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)6

View all

393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators5
393.134B-CRHLC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)4
392.2-SLLEWA3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.75A Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)3
393.9A-LRLI Inoperative required lamps3
393.9A-LSML Inoperative required lamps3
393.9TS Inoperative required lamps3
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2RG State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.100B Cargo securement (general)2
393.134 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.75A3 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
393.9A-LCL Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LLPL Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9H Inoperative required lamps2
396.3A1-BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
383.23A2 Operating without a valid CDL1
383.23A2-LCDLN Operating without a valid CDL1
390.21(a) USDOT number marking on vehicle1
390.21TB1-MC USDOT number marking on vehicle1
390.21TB2-DOT USDOT number marking on vehicle1
392.16 Failure to use seat belt1
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLDL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWG2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWG3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLIRP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2FT State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
393.100(a) Cargo securement (general)1
393.104F3-C Cargo securement — tiedowns1
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-CSURR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LSML Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.13C1 Retroreflective sheeting1
393.19 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.201A-VFC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.203C-CBP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.209D Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.55C1-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.75A3-TFL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.95A Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-HLLH Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9BRKLAMP Inoperative required lamps1
393.9T Inoperative required lamps1
395.30B1 ELD — use / data transfer1
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.3A1-BALR Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.5B Oil and/or grease leak1

Before you tender

Ask for current records for the assigned equipment and driver.

Other vehicle maintenance

Check dated inspection records and current authority before tendering.

Lights

Check pre-trip lamp inspections and completed repairs.

Brakes

Request current brake repair and follow-up inspection records for the assigned equipment.

Safety and violations

Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.

Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC.

FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 538227) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.

The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Feb 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.

The carrier received 233 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 118 vehicle-level and 233 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.

The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.

It reports 103 power units and 79 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 7, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 20, 2020 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 538227, and its motor carrier number is MC-91202.

Is FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC has a 21.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 403 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC operates 103 power units and 79 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC based?

FOSS AUTO RECYCLING TRANSPORTATION INC is based in LA GRANGE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

Similar carriers in North Carolina

Comparable carriers operating in North Carolina

Wayne Brothers Inc Clear · 93Davidson, NC · 103 power units

Superior Transportation Inc Clear · 94Shelby, NC · 103 power units

Special Event Transportation Inc Clear · 94Winston Salem, NC · 110 power units

Road 99 Trucking LLC Clear · 100Unionville, NC · 112 power units

Union Corrugating Company Clear · 96Fayetteville, NC · 114 power units

Sysco Raleigh LLC Clear · 88Selma, NC · 130 power units

Guy M Turner Inc Clear · 88Greensboro, NC · 131 power units

Edwards Wood Products Inc Transportation Clear · 88Marshville, NC · 133 power units

More in North Carolina →Top safety in North Carolina →Largest fleets in North Carolina →

More North Carolina carriers

Other FMCSA-registered carriers near this one in the directory, by USDOT number.

William a JacksonEagle Springs · 1 power unit B R S Enterprises IncClearConnelly Springs · 2 power units Medallion Enterprises IncMocksville · 2 power units Clarence Roy MatthewsClearWilson · 2 power units Coastal Mulch & Materials LLCReviewTrenton · 4 power units Carolina Ag Transport LLCGrifton · 1 power unit

Contact & documents

Call dispatch(866) 534-5865 Email dispatch[email protected]Carrier packetDownload / print · free

USDOT: 538227
MC / Docket: MC-91202
Officer: STEPHEN FOSS
Address: 7037 HWY 70 W
LA GRANGE, NC, 28551

At a glance

Active for-hire authority

Contract authority · 33 yr continuous

$2M BIPD in force

BIPD in force — $2,000,000 · NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · since Feb 2024

Vehicle OOS 21.2%

vs 22.26% national — at or below benchmark.

1 fatal crash

On the FMCSA crash record.

Leave a reviewVerified · moderated

Carrier packets

Checked them out? Onboard them — branded packet, e-signed from a phone.

First 5 packets free.

Send your first packet