PRIORITY WASTE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PRIORITY WASTE INC (USDOT 2505837) 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 Officer(s): SHELIA TERDIK (Company officer); CHRIS TERDIK (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2505837/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 45.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52505 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 18 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 64 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.38% | 21.43% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PRIORITY WASTE INC is a motor carrier based in SOUTHPORT, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2505837. 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 18 power units and 12 drivers, with 64 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 45.5%. 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.
PRIORITY WASTE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 12 drivers, based in Southport, NC. Across 47 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.4% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
47 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 176% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (47 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.134 (Cargo securement - large boulders) cited 5 times, 5 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Volvo, Strg, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,505 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 42 | 10 | 23.8% | Mar 25, 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 | — | 0.44 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.85 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (64 rows) View all 64 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87406961 | Mar 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
0 | — | No |
| 87395535 | Mar 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | 17 |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11B4-DEN | Yes |
| 87395376 | Mar 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 421 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87274402 | Mar 11, 2026 | NC | 2 | US17 NEAR SR1132 |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
0 | — | No |
| 87224686 | Mar 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 17 NEAR NC 87 |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86905885 | Jan 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | I140 NEAR US17 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86750233 | Jan 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | US17 NEAR LANDFILL |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Stlg
|
0 | — | No |
| 86663204 | Dec 22, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-brunswick-county-rest-area-on, |
CRANE CARRIER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ccc
|
2 | 396.3A1, 390.21(a) | Yes |
| 86663160 | Dec 22, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-brunswick-county-rest-area-on, |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 390.21(b), 393.81, 396.17C | No |
| 86421642 | Nov 24, 2025 | NC | 2 | 40 |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
2 | 393.25F, 390.17 | Yes |
| 86068985 | Oct 16, 2025 | NC | 3 | I587 AT 45 EXIT |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41A1-NPH | No |
| 86056780 | Oct 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | I 587 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86003841 | Oct 8, 2025 | NC | 2 | I587 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85937928 | Oct 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | I 587 |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86068237 | Sep 24, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
0 | — | No |
| 85621049 | Aug 28, 2025 | NC | 2 | I587 AT 54 MM |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85595351 | Aug 26, 2025 | NC | 2 | 421 |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 85187647 | Jul 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | US17 NEAR MINTZ CEMETARY RD |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
0 | — | No |
| 85178786 | Jul 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | 587 WB OFFRAMP |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85167559 | Jul 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | NEW HANOVER COUNTY, US 421 |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
0 | — | No |
| 85166613 | Jul 8, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 17 NEAR NC 87 |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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2 | 393.134, 392.16 | Yes |
| 85100874 | Jun 30, 2025 | NC | 2 | US17 NEAR SR1184 |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3, 393.100(a) | Yes |
| 84947814 | Jun 12, 2025 | NC | 3 | 421 |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
|
1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 84667211 | May 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 264 EAST |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84542796 | Apr 29, 2025 | NC | 2 | I587 AT 45 EXIT |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108275531 | Oct 16, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108242275 | Sep 15, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107725393 | May 17, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107444578 | Aug 31, 2023 | NC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NC0105994690 | Sep 19, 2019 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | NC | 4 | 2 |
| 17 | NC | 2 | 1 |
| I 587 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I587 AT 45 EXIT | NC | 2 | 1 |
| US 17 NB NEAR NC 130 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US 17 NEAR NC 87 | NC | 2 | 1 |
| US17 NEAR SR1184 | NC | 2 | 1 |
| 117 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 301 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 40 | NC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(a) | No or improper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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