Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 436427)

AMERICAN RECYCLING CORPORATION

DBA: AMERICAN RECYCLING CORP

U.S. DOT#: 436427

Number of Vehicles: 11
Number of Drivers: 6
Number of Inspections: 21

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.81 Measure	Not Public	0.55 Measure	5.26 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 11 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 20 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 16 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 11 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 20 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 20 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 24


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	1	1	5	HOS Compliance
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB	Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e)	Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIAD	Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD	Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.53BMAN	Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.71H10-CDDSDNS	Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	4	4	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75G-TAOW	Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit	1	1	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSIR	Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak	2	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 21


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

3/31/2026	WA2183000126	WA	RP16400	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
3/20/2026	WA0858001344	WA	RP01939	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/13/2026	WA0858001248	WA	RP22864	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
2/6/2026	WA2149001087	WA	RP16400	WA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
1/6/2026	ID4048002302	ID	RP01939	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
11/25/2025	ID2757002190	ID	76769RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
10/30/2025	WA2141000405	WA	76769RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.						2
10/29/2025	WAC591000029	WA	82445RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
7/28/2025	ID2757002039	ID	RP01939	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
6/30/2025	WA2141000091	WA	RP01939	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/5/2025	WAS780000173	WA	RP01939	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
5/27/2025	WA1177001350	WA	62669RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
4/25/2025	ID3769005777	ID	76769RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/21/2025	WAX805006945	WA	76769RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
3/28/2025	US1718000054	US	76769RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.53BMAN Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit						6
12/4/2024	WAS780000135	WA	62669RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.48A-BIAD Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
10/22/2024	WA0928000516	WA	82445RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/24/2024	WA1177000938	WA	RP01940	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.71H10-CDDSDNS Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured (OOS)						3 + 2 (OOS)
7/25/2024	ID3596000194	ID	76769RP	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
6/12/2024	ID2757001372	ID	RP01939	WA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 3/23/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 21
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 7
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 14
Total Crashes* : 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Summary of Activities (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 3/23/2020 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 21 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 7 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 14	Total Crashes: 0*
3/23/2020 (Non-Ratable Review) 6/28/2018 (Compliance Review) 7/17/2002 (Compliance Review) 10/23/2001 (Compliance Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 21 4.8% Vehicle Inspections 16 37.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 0 Towaway Crashes 0

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

11 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 11 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

11 Average Power Units = 11 Current Power Units + 11 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 11 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 436427 = 72% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
14,210 VMT per Average Power Unit = 156,318 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 11 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

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