FMCSA Carrier Profile
AMERICAN RECYCLING
Gates, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3013239
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
62.5% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3013239
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 31, 2017
Annual Mileage
365,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
81 East Wardlow St, Gates, TN 38037
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Nicholas Wright
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
83.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 96th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPCL40X3SD712113 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 18, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPCL40X3SD712113 | 1 | Passed |
| April 23, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDUF5HT4HDA02331 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 8, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPCL40X3TD773673 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 7, 2026 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPCL40X3SD712113 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 14, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN2GY0KM003425 | 1 | Passed |
| December 11, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FZHAZCV96AU60446 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 10, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2AX04C2DM014366 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| August 20, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW02YXJM086451 | 0 | Clean |
| April 25, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FZHAZCV96AU60446 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| April 8, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AN2GY0KM003425 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 17, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2AX04C2DM014366 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 18 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN13
MO3
AL1
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Sedan/Saloon
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX04C2DM014366 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL40X3SD712113 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 Sterling Truck L9500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAZCV96AU60446 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY0KM003425 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Lakes Enterprises | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 57CKD4827KS000085 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT4HDA02331 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 International 4300 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM65H694055 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y1RL210671 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y5JM086454 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02YXJM086451 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCL40X3TD773673 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Witzco Challenger Trailers | Flatbed | 1W8A11F31PS000118 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kia Forte | Sedan/Saloon · Class 1 | 3KPFL4A72HE011315 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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