MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC (USDOT 2528448) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): ZACH MESSINGER (Company officer); DAVE LAVENDER (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. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2528448/ As of: Jul 18, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.8% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 21.1% vs peer median 18.3% (worse). n=10226 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsurancePENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.Policy effective May 15, 2025
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Process Agent1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1387412ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 94 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 20 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 4 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 205 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.4% | 12% | — |
| 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
MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC is a motor carrier based in RALEIGH, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2528448. 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 96 power units and 74 drivers, with 205 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.1%. 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.
MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 96 power units and 74 drivers, based in Raleigh, NC. Across 117 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.8% out-of-service rate, with 15 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
117 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (117 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.1% of violations); top code 392.2FT (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 96 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 74 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,226 ACTIVE carriers operating 48–144 power units (±50% of this carrier's 96 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) | 124 | 16 | 12.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 29, 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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | — | 3.43 | 3 | — | 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 (205 rows) View all 205 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88404439 | Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88374103 | Jul 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88292716 | Jul 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88281333 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 88268637 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 88208842 | Jun 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88191862 | Jun 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88191830 | Jun 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88156676 | Jun 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88133688 | Jun 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.60C, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.11A1-LCL | No |
| 87936258 | May 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87738808 | Apr 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87737685 | Apr 29, 2026 | VA | 2 | CRITZ VA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 41APC, 9A-LTSI, 9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87700880 | Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 2FT, 2RG | No |
| 87700640 | Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | 64 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2FT | No |
| 87648800 | Apr 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | NC 74 EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 75A | Yes |
| 87572271 | Apr 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 401 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87571430 | Apr 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-95 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87571434 | Apr 11, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87486057 | Apr 1, 2026 | NC | 2 | NC87 NEAR FREEWAY DR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.134B3, 393.75A3, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 87333276 | Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-franklin-county,-us-1,-s |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 87332979 | Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY NC 24 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 87261735 | Mar 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | NC 87 NEAR SR 1205 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87242197 | Mar 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-40 NEAR HAMMOND ROAD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.134, 392.2FT, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 87189110 | Mar 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | NC87 NEAR FREEWAY DR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3, 392.2RG | Yes |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108427025 | Mar 9, 2026 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108404413 | Feb 16, 2026 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0108404273 | Feb 16, 2026 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108371507 | Dec 11, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108248124 | Sep 30, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108139099 | Jun 11, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108128878 | May 30, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0108057256 | Mar 12, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107966972 | Dec 13, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107862158 | Sep 24, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107851879 | Sep 17, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107852241 | Sep 12, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107773405 | Jun 24, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0241725202 | Jun 20, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107828653 | Jun 11, 2024 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107665830 | Mar 22, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107221757 | Jan 19, 2023 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107118885 | Oct 21, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106957073 | May 17, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105077498 | Apr 26, 2017 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | MC1387412-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152575 1610526 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 15, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028844-15 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 15, 2024 | Jun 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028844-15 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 15, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028844-12 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 13, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 16, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1387412
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PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
91X policy on file
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GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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