MIDWEST SOLID WASTE
USDOT 1726556 • DBA: ANKENY SANITATION INC • 7002 SE DELAWARE AVENUE, ANKENY, IA, 50021
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
1,726,556
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
5159019816
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
79
Drivers (MCS-150)
79
MCS-150 Mileage
2,157,514
Physical Address
7002 SE DELAWARE AVENUE, ANKENY, IA, 50021
Mailing Address
PO BOX 487, ANKENY, IA, 50021
Contact
Phone: 5159019816
Email: [email protected]
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
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
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
Driver Fitness
16%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
2%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
94
Violations
192
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.8%
Driver OOS %
10.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
79
Drivers (MCS-150)
79
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
5
May
2
Jun
6
Jul
9
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
3
Jul
5
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 94 of 94 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 94 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (192 violations from 94 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 70 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 9 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 5 | 5 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 4 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 3 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 2 | 2 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104A | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B3 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.87A | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)-FPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.04vs nat'l 1.80
+0.24 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (94 inspections)
Showing 50 of 94
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
61 total · 21.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | SE 1ST ST AND EAST JACKSON AVE | ...007236 | MIDWEST SOLID WASTE |
| Sep 17, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | UNIVERSITY AVE AND 25TH ST | ...008133 | MIDWEST SOLID WASTE |
| Apr 14, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS CENTER | IA 44 E | ...107526 | ANKENY SANITATION INC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT HILL | 5600 E UNIVERSITY AVE | ...JC2341 | ANKENY SANITATION INC |
| Apr 1, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 80 W, 137.5 MILE MARKER, WES | ...MU2925 | ANKENY SANITATION INC |
| Sep 5, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALTOONA | 3400 BLOCK 4TH AVE SE | ...NF8479 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Jul 12, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 35/80 S/W 126MM | ...009339 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Dec 22, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | 6500 BLK I 80 W | ...227737 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Dec 16, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANKENY | NW 36TH ST / NW ASH DR | ...229831 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Oct 3, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FOREST CITY | 330TH ST | ...KR7685 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Jun 2, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | 104TH ST | ...010024 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Aug 16, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DES MOINES | 17TH ST AND HIGH ST | ...MU2925 | ANKENY SANITATION |
| Oct 26, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2018 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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