DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC
USDOT 1781070 • 217 POINIER STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07114
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1251951 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CF4CA01544-211 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CF4CA01544-211 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2021 | Nov 10, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CF4CA01544-211 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CF4CA01544-211 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1251951 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 11, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 7 | 7 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (36 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST HANOVER | Trinity Place | ...697432 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Mar 18, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINDEN CITY | South Wood Avenue (UNION COUNTY 617) | ...002450 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | Stanton Street | ...E45706 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | Kapkowski Road | ...007266 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| May 16, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN BROOK TWP | US 22 | ...025808 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HACKENSACK CITY | BERGEN COUNTY 55 | ...033820 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | PROSPECT ST ** | ...006686 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | FRANKLIN ST / HILL ST ** | ...002595 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| May 9, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWARK CITY | US 22 | ...011029 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Apr 15, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | LACKAWANNA AVE ** | ...004609 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON TWP | US 46 | ...021214 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 21, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | E KINNEY ST / MORRIS AVE / W KINNEY ST | ...002595 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NORTH BERGEN TWP | US 1 | ...034524 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Nov 9, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWARK CITY | US 1 | ...003247 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Sep 20, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | RAYMOND BLVD | ...153249 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Mar 1, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSIDE TWP | RAMSEY AVE ** | ...054625 | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Oct 10, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events