MIDWEST SOLID WASTE

DBA: ANKENY SANITATION INC

USDOT 1726556 Active EXEMPT FOR HIRE Company officer: KENT KATCH Garbage / Refuse Based in ANKENY, IA Grade B · 72
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  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: KENT KATCH
Cargo: Garbage / Refuse
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TruckCodex risk summary — MIDWEST SOLID WASTE (USDOT 1726556)
Verdict: CAUTION
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): KENT KATCH (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1726556/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
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 12.7% vs peer median 1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=12880 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.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

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 1726556
In FMCSA records since Jan 14, 2008 (~18y)
Company officer KENT KATCH
Operation EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Garbage / Refuse
Fleet size 79 units
Drivers 79
Annual mileage 2,157,514 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7002 SE DELAWARE AVENUE
ANKENY, IA 50021
Mailing
PO BOX 487
ANKENY, IA 50021
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1726556
In FMCSA records since Jan 14, 2008 (~18y)
Operation EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,157,514 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 40.0% vs 23.4% +16.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 12.7% vs 6.7% +6.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.75 vs 1.80 -0.05
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 79 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 43 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 3 1 2 6
Crash reports 3 1 2 6

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 99 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 48 48 0
OOS inspections 6 6 0
OOS percentage 12.5% 12.5%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

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
79
Drivers
79
Inspections
99
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
40.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
6
43 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MIDWEST SOLID WASTE is a motor carrier based in ANKENY, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1726556. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 79 power units and 79 drivers, with 99 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MIDWEST SOLID WASTE is a mid-sized fleet, operating 79 power units and 79 drivers, based in Ankeny, IA. Across 61 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.3% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

61 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 85% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (60) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

21.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (76.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 37 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 79 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 79 drivers; Freightliner, Mack, and Autc are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 40.0% 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 12,880 ACTIVE carriers operating 39–119 power units (±50% of this carrier's 79 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
12.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 12,880 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +11.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
40%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.6%
Median across 12,880 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +22.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

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
Iowa (IA) 48 10 20.8% Jul 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 48
Mack 20
Autc 8
Auto 3
Chevrolet 2
Autocar 1
Expn 1
Fontaine 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 8 1.30 1 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 0.10 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 7 1.03 1 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 5.23 5 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (99 rows) View all 99 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88401412 Jul 14, 2026 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16-D No
88284145 Jun 30, 2026 IA 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
88261931 Jun 27, 2026 IA 3
AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
88035498 Jun 3, 2026 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87637203 Apr 20, 2026 IA 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 9TS, 95A Yes
87477517 Apr 1, 2026 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87251953 Mar 9, 2026 IA 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87190386 Mar 2, 2026 IA 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87190385 Mar 2, 2026 IA 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 383.23A2, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 Yes
86853880 Jan 16, 2026 IA 3 HWY 30 WB
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2RG No
86839770 Jan 15, 2026 IA 3
MACK SEMI-TRAILER
3 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
86791950 Jan 13, 2026 IA 3
AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86570036 Dec 11, 2025 IA 2 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86569795 Dec 11, 2025 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 383.71H No
86529248 Dec 9, 2025 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86479295 Dec 3, 2025 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85814444 Sep 17, 2025 IA 3 HWY 163
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85802039 Sep 12, 2025 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 383.23A2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 Yes
85802023 Sep 12, 2025 IA 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85655087 Aug 29, 2025 IA 1 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85655058 Aug 29, 2025 IA 3
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
85633328 Aug 25, 2025 IA 2 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9TS Yes
85596297 Aug 22, 2025 IA 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 383.23A2, 383.71H, 393.9H Yes
85867398 Aug 19, 2025 IA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.16B, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.16 No
85307408 Jul 23, 2025 IA 2 IA 163 EB MM 9
AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Autc
2 383.23A2, 383.71H Yes
Recent Crashes (43 rows) View all 43 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2601541057 May 7, 2026 IA Yes Yes Tow
IA2601536723 Apr 8, 2026 IA Yes No Tow
IA2601533631 Mar 18, 2026 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2501501695 Sep 17, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2501477782 Apr 14, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2501463700 Jan 14, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2401446856 Apr 1, 2024 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IA2301379754 Sep 5, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301407752 Jul 12, 2023 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2201338127 Dec 22, 2022 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2201336690 Dec 16, 2022 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2201322317 Oct 3, 2022 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
IA2201303076 Jun 2, 2022 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2101255338 Aug 16, 2021 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2001196931 Oct 26, 2020 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2001188103 Aug 31, 2020 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA1901152056 Dec 17, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901150072 Dec 3, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901145146 Nov 12, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901136483 Oct 2, 2019 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA1901131031 Aug 29, 2019 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IA1901122330 Jul 7, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901116668 Jun 4, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1801046632 May 9, 2018 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA1801035628 Feb 20, 2018 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 70 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 9 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 8 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 7 3
393.134(b)(3) Rear of container not properly secured Vehicle Maintenance 5 5
383.71(h) Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness 4 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 3 3
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 2 2
390.3(e) Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol 2 2
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MIDWEST SOLID WASTE

Is MIDWEST SOLID WASTE an active motor carrier?
Yes. MIDWEST SOLID WASTE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1726556 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MIDWEST SOLID WASTE's safety rating?
MIDWEST SOLID WASTE is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MIDWEST SOLID WASTE had?
99 roadside inspections are on file for MIDWEST SOLID WASTE in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MIDWEST SOLID WASTE's out-of-service rate?
MIDWEST SOLID WASTE's peak out-of-service rate is 40.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MIDWEST SOLID WASTE based?
MIDWEST SOLID WASTE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7002 SE DELAWARE AVENUE, ANKENY, Iowa 50021. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MIDWEST SOLID WASTE have valid operating authority?
MIDWEST SOLID WASTE does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does MIDWEST SOLID WASTE operate?
MIDWEST SOLID WASTE self-reports 79 power units and 79 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MIDWEST SOLID WASTE had any crashes?
43 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MIDWEST SOLID WASTE in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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