TRI-COUNTY REFUSE SERVICES INC
DBA: ALLIED WASTE OF FLINT OR REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLINT OR SYNERGY ENVIRONMENTAL
Joins 24 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — TRI-COUNTY REFUSE SERVICES INC (USDOT 1495974) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 3.40% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 34.8% vs peer 14.3% • 3 fatalities on crash record — 49 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1495974/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 1495974
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Company officer: RALPH SAUCEDA
Garbage / Refuse
Other (RECYCLABLES)
Based in PHOENIX, AZ
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 34.8% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=10705 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
1495974
In FMCSA records since
May 2, 2006 (~20y)
Company officer
RALPH SAUCEDA
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Garbage / Refuse, Other (RECYCLABLES)
Fleet size
94 units
Drivers
91
Annual mileage
3,055,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (480) 627-2700
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5353 E CITY NORTH DRIVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85054
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
1495974
In FMCSA records since
May 2, 2006 (~20y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
3,055,000 mi
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
34.8%
vs
23.4%
+11.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate
3.4%
vs
6.7%
-3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.71
vs
1.80
-0.09
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 85 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 49 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 54 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 29.17% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
94
Drivers
91
Inspections
54
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
34.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
8
49 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 34.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,705 ACTIVE carriers operating 47–141 power units (±50% of this carrier's 94 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
3.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 10,705 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
34.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 10,705 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 24 | 8 | 33.3% | Oct 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 6.38 | 6 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (54 rows) View all 54 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89213215 | Oct 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | MI | — | 2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 89119428 | Sep 28, 2026 | MI | 3 | I-94EB@WATER ST |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88442107 | Jul 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2WG, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 88272914 | Jun 29, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.100B-C | No |
| 88103075 | Jun 10, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.86A1-RIG, 392.2DIB | No |
| 87638629 | Apr 20, 2026 | MI | 2 | I75 N @ DODGE RD R/A |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 75A3-TAOL, 60E, 11A1-LRLM | Yes |
| 87344008 | Mar 19, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-i75-s-@-clio-r/a |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.207F-SDAS | No |
| 87203568 | Mar 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 87139856 | Feb 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87064921 | Feb 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86386104 | Nov 20, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 85724720 | Sep 8, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 85634208 | Aug 28, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i75-sb-@-bay-city-rest-area |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 85634352 | Aug 27, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i75-n-@-dodge-rd-r/a |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.60C, 393.203C-CBP | Yes |
| 85482538 | Aug 12, 2025 | MI | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85222494 | Jul 14, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85222438 | Jul 11, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 85189100 | Jul 10, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 84787145 | May 22, 2025 | MI | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84394033 | Apr 11, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i75-s/b-@-clio-rest-area |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 84131951 | Mar 13, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-i75-s-@-clio-r/a |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 84040773 | Mar 5, 2025 | MI | 3 | ROAD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83439306 | Dec 18, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11A1-LRLM, 391.45A-MCEM | No |
| 83073501 | Nov 1, 2024 | MI | 1 | SB I75 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82747582 | Sep 19, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-i75-nb-@-wilson-rd |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (49 rows) View all 49 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003681636 | Nov 28, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003619688 | Oct 15, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003514819 | May 21, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003482887 | Apr 10, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003418220 | Jan 29, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003408232 | Jan 20, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003403330 | Jan 8, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003391126 | Dec 26, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003142062 | Mar 8, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003128135 | Feb 8, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002972036 | Aug 24, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002960655 | Aug 21, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002939180 | Jul 6, 2023 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002914275 | Jun 12, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002755267 | Dec 5, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002751611 | Nov 17, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002654206 | Aug 19, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002531028 | Mar 8, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002532987 | Feb 25, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002533028 | Jan 17, 2022 | MI | 3 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MI0002481518 | Jan 13, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002388868 | Oct 12, 2021 | MI | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0002426189 | Oct 8, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002341540 | Aug 16, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002202222 | Feb 5, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROAD | MI | 6 | 1 |
| CLIO REST AREA | MI | 3 | 0 |
| I75 N @ DODGE RD R/A | MI | 1 | 1 |
| I75 N DODGE ROAD REST AREA | MI | 1 | 0 |
| I-94EB@WATER ST | MI | 1 | 0 |
| M55 NEAR I75 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| MI | MI | 1 | 1 |
| SB I75 | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.134(b)(3) | Rear of container not properly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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