Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
27 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2533982 · MC-1528375 ·
Tennessee Auto Salvage & Recycling Inc
DBA TAS RECYCLING
27 power unitsavg 5.7 yrRegional · 3 statesKNOXVILLE, TN62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-1528375 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average70.6% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average8.3% vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2533982) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 70.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 36 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 24 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 14, 2024 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's USDOT number?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's USDOT number is 2533982, and its motor carrier number is MC-1528375.
Is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's safety record?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC has a 70.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 72 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC's fleet?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC operates 27 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC based?
TENNESSEE AUTO SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC is based in KNOXVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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