TRANSWASTE INC
USDOT 254515 • DBA: STAR EXPRESS • 3 BARKER DRIVE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-180696 | REVOKED | Oct 22, 1987 | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0274600 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM9232792 | ON FILE | May 7, 1998 | Mar 17, 2000 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP921399300 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP921399300 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 0131382 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 0131382 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 2, 2005 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP525432000 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2002 | Dec 12, 2004 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP525432000 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP525432000 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA OE 85 23 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAOE8523 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 1, 1998 | Mar 17, 2000 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 000 860 46 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0274600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2014 | Nov 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP921399300 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 0131382 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2005 | Nov 2, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP921399300 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP525432000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2004 | Dec 12, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 0131382 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP525432000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA OE 85 23 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP525432000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| NAMECHG | HARLEYSVILLE WORCESTER INSURANCE COMPANY | BAOE8523 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2000 | Mar 17, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM9232792 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2000 | Mar 17, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 000 860 46 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-180696 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC180696 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 4, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC180696 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 |
| MC180696 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2004 |
| MC180696 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2003 |
| MC180696 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2000 |
| MC180696 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 30, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 1998 |
| MC180696 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 31, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC180696 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 1985 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 1987 |
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
7 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(b) | Onboard recording device information requirements not met | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (44 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
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUBBARD (TOWNSHIP OF) | I 80 HW | ...722993 | TRANSWASTE INC |
| Jul 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 6 | UNION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...722993 | TRANSWASTE INC |
| Oct 8, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PALMYRA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0084 E | ...467470 | TRANSWASTE INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0380 N | ...467470 | TRANSWASTE INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLD LYME | 95-S | ...401109 | STAR EXPRESS |
| Jul 10, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCOTT TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...467470 | TRANSWASTE INC |
| Jun 1, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2016 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2006 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2002 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-2024-0001-US1889 | Dec 19, 2023 | 396.11(a); 396.3(a) | $5,770 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events