SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
91543
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
9
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, operating 9 power units with 5 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 21 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 13.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 52,420 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
21
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC (USDOT #91543) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC has 21 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC operate?
SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC operates 9 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC located?
SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC is based in WILMINGTON, North Carolina at 2923 US HWY 421 N, 28401. Phone: (910) 762-9619.
What are SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN METAL RECYCLING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.