Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
27 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2533982 · MC-1528375 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Tennessee Auto Salvage & Recycling Inc
DBA TAS RECYCLING
27 power unitsavg 6.8 yrRegional · 3 statesKNOXVILLE, TN62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-1528375 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average80.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average7.3% vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration1111 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo80.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2533982) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 80.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 41 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 24 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 14, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's USDOT number?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's USDOT number is 2533982, and its motor carrier number is MC-1528375.
Is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's safety record?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC has a 80.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 70 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's fleet?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC operates 27 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC based?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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