Zero Waste Recycling LLC
USDOT 2519326 · MC-1450451 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Zero Waste Recycling LLC is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 62 drivers, which ranks it #132 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 144 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 25.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, garbage / refuse, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Zero Waste Recycling LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2519326 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1450451 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 301 Dupree St, Charlotte, NC 28208 |
| Phone | (980) 495-4630 |
| First registered | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2519326.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 20 | 7 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Trailers | 160 | 85 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 7.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,800,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 40,000 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 59% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 62 CDL drivers; 62 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Zero Waste Recycling LLC | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.9% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 27% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 70% lower than average |
| Inspections | 144 | 144 with a driver check, 54 with a vehicle check, 64 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Carolina
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among North Carolina carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCBCC Operations LLC USDOT 1441162 | Charlotte | 2,586 | 2,804 | 635 | 17.6% | 76 |
| Red Classic Transit LLC USDOT 2097834 | Charlotte | 577 | 705 | 671 | 19.7% | 43 |
| Blue Max Trucking Inc USDOT 292091 | Charlotte | 316 | 316 | 671 | 6.4% | 24 |
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| Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc USDOT 1869112 | Charlotte | 161 | 151 | 110 | 23.3% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Zero Waste Recycling LLC?
Zero Waste Recycling LLC is registered with USDOT number 2519326 and operating authority MC-1450451.
How many trucks does Zero Waste Recycling LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (35 tractors, 27 straight trucks) and 245 trailers, with 62 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 17, 2026).
Where is Zero Waste Recycling LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Charlotte, North Carolina 28208.
What is the out-of-service rate of Zero Waste Recycling LLC?
Over 24 months, 25.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.