Carrier profile · USDOT 211843 · MC616004 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sonoco Recycling Inc

Hartsville, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1982
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightPaper ProductsRecycled Goods
63
Power units
48
Drivers
60
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1.4M
Annual miles
44 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 23.8% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
23.8%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 21 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 60 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
60
Driver inspections
60
Vehicle inspections
21
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1987)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC616004
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2007Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
63
Power units
63
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
48
Drivers
48
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightPaper ProductsRecycled Goods
Annual mileage
1,372,559 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
211843
MC / docket
MC-616004
Legal name
Sonoco Recycling Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 4, 1982
Last MCS-150
Jan 15, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
48 (48)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Sonoco Recycling Inc's USDOT number?

Sonoco Recycling Inc's USDOT number is 211843 and its docket number is MC616004.

Is Sonoco Recycling Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Sonoco Recycling Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 60 roadside inspections, a 23.8% vehicle and 1.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Sonoco Recycling Inc's fleet?

63 power units and 48 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 15, 2026.

What insurance does Sonoco Recycling Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Sonoco Recycling Inc located?

Sonoco Recycling Inc is located at 1 North Second Street, Hartsville, SC, 29550. Phone: (843) 383-7000.

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