WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING INC
WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 6 drivers, based in Sacramento, CA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 10.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 6.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 7.70% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2738660) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 6.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 7.70% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2738660/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 6.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113416 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
WASTE REMOVAL & RECYCLING INC had 10 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 10.0%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (10 stops).
10.0% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (15 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 19 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.50 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87010585 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | ELDER CREEK EOF FLORIN PERKINS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86909583 | Jan 28, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-w.-capitol-ave-w/of-i-80 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85625641 | Aug 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-5th-st-@-tower-st |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84647621 | May 9, 2025 | CA | 3 | AUBURN AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84482701 | Apr 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-fruitridge-e/of-florin-perkins |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84111063 | Mar 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | ELDER CREEK WOF WATT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84110743 | Mar 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | ELKHORN BLVD AT 34TH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83791260 | Feb 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | FRENCH NOF GERBER |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83732441 | Jan 27, 2025 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83313557 | Dec 3, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-antelope-scales |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 82078126 | Jul 8, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-sunrise-blvd-n/of-justinian |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81773888 | May 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-w/b-antelope-scales |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.100(b), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 81635790 | May 16, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-antelope-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.11(b)(5), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81300643 | Apr 1, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-1-80-w/b-at-meadowvista |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81170097 | Mar 18, 2024 | CA | 2 | I-80 AT ANTELOPE RD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81111042 | Mar 14, 2024 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80583200 | Jan 10, 2024 | CA | 2 | NORTH SACRAMENTO AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.134, 393.11, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80220738 | Nov 21, 2023 | CA | 3 | RIEGO RD EOF SR-99 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80166790 | Nov 14, 2023 | CA | 3 | AMADOR AREA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79262017 | Jul 27, 2023 | CA | 3 | SUNSET W OF SR-65 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79239937 | Jul 25, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-french-rd-n/of-gerber |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.134 | Yes |
| 78871730 | Jun 12, 2023 | CA | 2 | ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE WB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| 78638559 | May 16, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-uninc.-yolo-county |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2202400521 | Apr 5, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2501802869 | Jun 4, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2501606046 | Mar 3, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMADOR AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE WB | CA | 1 | 0 |
| AUBURN AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ELDER CREEK EOF FLORIN PERKINS | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ELDER CREEK WOF WATT | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ELKHORN BLVD AT 34TH | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRENCH NOF GERBER | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 AT ANTELOPE RD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH SACRAMENTO AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RIEGO RD EOF SR-99 | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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