Planet Recycling Inc
USDOT 2997969 · MC-22568 · Las Vegas, Nevada · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Planet Recycling Inc (dba Pacific Coast Express) is a company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 240 power units and 120 drivers, which ranks it #7 by fleet size among 54 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nevada. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 90 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 14.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 1.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, us mail, beverages, paper products, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Planet Recycling Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Pacific Coast Express |
| USDOT number | 2997969 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-22568 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 9629 Swaying Trees Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89147 |
| Phone | (702) 724-4919 |
| First registered | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2997969.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 120 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 2,082,736 miles reported for 2025 – about 8,678 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 120 CDL drivers; 120 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Nevada carriers with 50+ units (54).
| Measure | Planet Recycling Inc | Same size, US | NV average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.8% | 18.8% | 17.0% | 22% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 15% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 63% lower than average |
| Inspections | 90 | 90 with a driver check, 61 with a vehicle check, 60 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Planet Recycling Inc?
Planet Recycling Inc is registered with USDOT number 2997969 and operating authority MC-22568.
How many trucks does Planet Recycling Inc have?
It reports 240 power units (120 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 17, 2025).
Where is Planet Recycling Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Las Vegas, Nevada 89147.
What is the out-of-service rate of Planet Recycling Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.