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Freight Carrier · Columbus, MS

SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC

Name: SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC
Address: 973 ISLAND RD, COLUMBUS, MS, 39701-8785, US
Telephone: (503) 224-9900

973 ISLAND RD · Columbus, MS 39701-8785

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1342897
USDOT #3756560 USDOT Active

34
Power Units
25
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC is a Columbus, MS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Mississippi. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1342897 and their USDOT number is 3756560.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/01/2024 · last updated Jun 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/01/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 848,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: MS (9), AL (5), KY (3), TN (1), AR (1). Home base: Columbus, Mississippi.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 17 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.17 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.05 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

19
Total
13
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 3

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.134(b)(3)Rear of container not properly secured1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container1× OOS×1 SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 4

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC
973 ISLAND RD
COLUMBUS, MS 39701-8785

Mailing Address

SCHNITZER COLUMBUS RECYCLING LLC
299 SW CLAY ST STE 350
PORTLAND, OR 97201-5819

Location on Map

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 7 unique codes

Critical 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

Locations

Location on Map

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