Southern Recycling LLC Safety Record
DOT# 29082 · Metairie, LA 70001 · 5046367222
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/09/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Southern Recycling LLC (DOT# 29082) in Metairie, Louisiana has 80 inspections on record with 118 violations and a 56.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C.
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 · 118 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 · 80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | LA | 4 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | LA | 3 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/22/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | LA | 3 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-OCT-24 | LA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.