Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc
USDOT 538227 · MC-91202 · La Grange, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc is a corporation based in La Grange, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 103 power units and 79 drivers, which ranks it #79 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 233 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 21.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.9 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, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 538227 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-91202 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7037 Hwy 70 W, La Grange, NC 28551 |
| Phone | (866) 534-5865 |
| First registered | Sep 29, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 538227.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 280 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,750,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 36,408 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 79 CDL drivers; 3 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Foss Auto Recycling Transpor | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 14% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 67% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 233 | 233 with a driver check, 116 with a vehicle check, 88 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 20, 2020) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near La Grange
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tidewater Transit Company Inc USDOT 90882 | Kinston | 305 | 264 | 642 | 10.5% | 22 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc?
Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 538227 and operating authority MC-91202.
How many trucks does Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc have?
It reports 103 power units (73 tractors, 30 straight trucks) and 280 trailers, with 79 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 7, 2025).
Where is Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in La Grange, North Carolina 28551.
What is the out-of-service rate of Foss Auto Recycling Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.