Zero Waste Recycling LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2519326 · Charlotte, NC 28208 · 9804954630
Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 22/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Zero Waste Recycling LLC (DOT# 2519326) in Charlotte, North Carolina has 253 inspections on record with 247 violations and a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 247 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-DEC-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-MAR-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Excess | Axis Surplus Insurance Company | $3,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company | $2,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.