GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC
USDOT 1589315 • DBA: GFL ENVIRONMENTAL • 6200 ELMRIDGE, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI, 48313
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 227 inspections
Violation Summary (215 violations from latest 100 of 227 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 10 | 10 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 5 | 5 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SDLS | Suspension - Displaced leaf spring that could result in contact with a vehicle component | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BACM | Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets/braces/adapters cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42A-BM-SA | Brakes - parking brake defective | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (227 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | MI | — | 0 | 0 | CHESANING | BRADY | — | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Mar 7, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIVONIA | I 96 | ...KE7250 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEERFIELD TWP | NORTH BRANCH | ...442399 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Feb 23, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORION TWP | LAPEER | ...JD1104 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Feb 9, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWELL TWP | SNOW | ...001852 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jan 29, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAINES TWP | 100TH | ...740139 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jan 27, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALEM TWP | 5 MILE | ...KE7249 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Grand Rapids | KALAMAZOO | ...450413 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jan 9, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Dearborn | SCHAEFER | ...UM7317 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLARK TWP | 4589 CEDAR | ...010848 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Dec 8, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENTWOOD | EASTERN | ...002383 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Nov 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENTWOOD | KALAMAZOO | ...010896 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Oct 31, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Pontiac | MARTIN LUTHER KING JR | ...023008 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERGENNES TWP | BAILEY | ...009212 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANN ARBOR TWP | S US 23 | ...HU8562 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Scio Twp | PARKER | ...174339 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS | GODFREY | ...010896 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Aug 2, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Northville Twp | BECK | ...010898 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jul 15, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON | TOWNLINE LAKE | ...005265 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VIENNA TWP | WEBSTER | — | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Marlette Twp | VAN DYKE | ...011077 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLYMOUTH TWP | RAMP 099F | ...014818 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Jun 17, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | RAMP 215H | ...GK4768 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| May 7, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | DAVISON | ...012611 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | CHENE | ...KE7245 | GFL ENVIRONMENTAL USA INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records