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PARKER'S SCRAP METAL LLC
DBA: J P Parker Scrap Metal
Mchenry, MS
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 987169
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
50.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 90% 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
987169
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 29, 2001
Annual Mileage
180,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
68 Parkertown Rd, Mchenry, MS 39561
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
J P Parker
Officer 2
Sandra Parker Hyatt
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLivestockGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
55.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 90th 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
13
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 6606173073 | HANCOCK COUNTY MS | II | 1 | — | PARKERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 123456 |
MS A545047 MS 27776T |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | LJ01800120 | SEMMES AL | II | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUEHAUF T |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 1H4D04025BF074801 |
MS A545047 MS TLR79586T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 7631001811 | COLUMBIA, MS | II | 1 | — | PARKERS SCRAP METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HMDE |
1XPFDB8X5RN355921 19SP4220BC422002 |
MS A545048 MS TLR69649T |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | 7647000919 | JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, MS | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRLR |
1FUJALCV77DW64785 8193 |
MS A545046 MS 79587T |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | 6626401441 | H-89 INSPECTION STATION, MS | I | 7 | 4 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUE |
1FUJALCV77DW64785 1H4D04029BF074803 |
MS A545046 MS TLR73001T |
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BSRFSAD | OOSAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | 6613001764 | JACKSON COUNTY, MS | II | 6 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HMDE |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 19SP4220BC422002 |
MS A545047 MS TLR69649T |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 18, 2025 | JLUE002091 | SARALAND, AL | II | 9 | 2 | S&A RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 1H4D04025BF074801 |
MS A545047 MS 79586T |
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.132 | OOSNo/improper securement of crushed vehicles | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | 6611182557 | HARRISON CO, MS | II | 1 | 1 | PARKERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HMDE |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 6892711P |
MS A545047 MS 63724T |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 27, 2025 | 6629008222 | JACKSON COUNTY, MS | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HMDE |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 19SP4220BC422002 |
MS A545047 MS 69649T |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 2, 2024 | 6643027758 | SAUCIER, MS | II | — | — | PARKER'S SCRAP METAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
1XP9DB9X8EN167951 1H4D04025BF074801 |
MS A545047 MS 49926T |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| S&A RECYCLING | 1 | March 18, 2025 |
| CORNER FUEL MINI MART | 1 | May 28, 2024 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | MS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS10
AL2
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
5
Tractor
3
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 382 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9X8EN167951 | 8 | 4 |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | 19SP4220BC422002 | 3 | 1 |
| Fruehauf T | Semi-trailer | 1H4D04025BF074801 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJALCV77DW64785 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB8X5RN355921 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 123456 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1GRDM9022GM071205 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H4D04029BF074803 | 1 | 1 |
| Lufk | — | 1L01A532XR1110882 | 1 | — |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | 6892711P | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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