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AMERICAN WASTE INC

USDOT 1154275 • DBA: GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC • 3947 US 131 NORTH, KALKASKA, MI, 49646

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,154,275
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Michigan
Phone
9843013327
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
208
Drivers (MCS-150)
142
MCS-150 Mileage
6,901,110
Physical Address
3947 US 131 NORTH, KALKASKA, MI, 49646
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1030, KALKASKA, MI, 49646
Contact
Phone: 9843013327

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
1%
Vehicle Maintenance
5%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
186
Violations
77
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.0%
Driver OOS %
8.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
208
Drivers (MCS-150)
142
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
30
Feb
10
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
9
Jul
10
Aug
3
Sep
7
Oct
9
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
7
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 186 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 186 inspections

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Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 186 inspections)

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Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 186 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit503Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load446Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit307Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLTFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLHFDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.51A-NSINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11—Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.77vs nat'l 1.80
-1.03 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (186 inspections)

Showing 50 of 186

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Inspection History (186 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687512726RoadsideMILevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2Details unavailableYes
Mar 26, 202687421513RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2WGNo
Mar 20, 202687343775RoadsideMILevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.9A-LRLINo
Mar 19, 202687343566RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 19, 202687343791RoadsideMILevel 2AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.75G-TFWETLYes
Mar 10, 202687284088I75 SB @ LAKE RDMILevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLED, 393.100B-C, 390.21TB1-MCYes
Mar 10, 202687283773RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 5, 202687226135RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS2Yes
Feb 26, 202687150541M-32 @ MDOT SAFE ENFORCEMENTMILevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 17, 202687064980ROADMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 16, 202687064738RoadsideMILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.134B-CRHLCYes
Feb 5, 202686967107RoadsideMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.100B-CYes
Jan 13, 202686792159RoadsideMILevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLTFCNo
Nov 24, 202586422967RoadsideMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 19, 202586372987RoadsideMILevel 3AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 18, 202586362673I75 NB @ BIRCH RUN RDMILevel 1WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Nov 13, 202586321583RoadsideMILevel 2AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.100B-CYes
Nov 7, 202586265026RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 6, 20258626520450 RDMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 5, 202586255757GRAND TRAVERSE RD COMMISSIONMILevel 3AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 4, 202586255982US 131 @ CADILLAC REST AREAMILevel 3AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 3, 202586235314EB 16 RD @ N 19 RDMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Oct 30, 202586197887DODGE REST AREAMILevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-FYes
Oct 24, 202586142554US 131 @ OLD US 131 DNR TRAILMILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.11A1-LBL, 393.45D-BYes
Oct 24, 202586142314RoadsideMILevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLHFD, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Oct 22, 202586130709RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Oct 20, 202586119021RoadsideMILevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Oct 15, 202586070152RoadsideMILevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 2, 202585939908RoadsideMILevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 30, 202585918157RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLMFNo
Sep 11, 202585761918RoadsideMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Sep 10, 202585748949RoadsideMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Aug 19, 202585543754RoadsideMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41B10-MC, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Aug 12, 202585482511US 131 @ M32MILevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 12, 202585482506RoadsideMILevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 12, 202585482521RoadsideMILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 8, 202585442126M22 @ CHERRYBEND RDMILevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 8, 202585458684RoadsideMILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Aug 8, 202585458726M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENTMILevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75G-TAOWYes
Aug 8, 202585458725M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENTMILevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Aug 5, 202585441851US 131 @ DOBLESKI RDMILevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 5, 202585442638RoadsideMILevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 31, 202585398225RoadsideMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 29, 202585361784RoadsideMILevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 24, 202585308788RoadsideMILevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 22, 202585308924RoadsideMILevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 16, 202585245168RoadsideMILevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LHLINo
Jul 11, 202585222451US 131 @ MM 171MILevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 10, 202585189341RoadsideMILevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Jul 9, 202585189354RoadsideMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK3383.51A-NSIN, 393.95A1, 393.100B-CYes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

128 total · 21.9% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

180 HUGHES DR13
GFL TRAVERSE CITY9
180 HUGHES DR TRAVERSE CITY8
ROAD5 · 1 OOS
M32 ATLANTA SAFE ENFORCEMENT4 · 1 OOS
ATLANTA MDOT FACILITY @ M-322
GRAND TRAVERSE RD COMMISSION2
US 131 @ 50 RD2 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving119 · 1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance113 · 41 OOS
Driver Fitness8 · 7 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 14, 2012MIINJURY01————
Jan 18, 2012MITOW00————
Aug 31, 2007MIINJURY01————
May 10, 2007MIINJURY02————
Jan 17, 2006MITOW00————
Feb 18, 2005MIFATAL11————
Jan 10, 2005MITOW00————
Sep 3, 2004MITOW00————

Compliance Timeline

8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 14, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 18, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 10, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 17, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2005
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Jan 10, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 3, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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