MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC
USDOT 3561763 • 512 HOOD RD, POWDERSVILLE, SC, 29611
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1196496 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 2, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2028844-13 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2022 | Jun 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2028844-13 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2022 | May 15, 2025 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2028844-11 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2028845-11 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 2020 | Dec 11, 2022 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2028845-11 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028844-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028844-13 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028845-11 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028845-11 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2028844-11 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1196496 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2022 |
| MC1196496 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 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 • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BAPG | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUNCAN | 60NB | ...115215 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | 28SB | ...024828 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC |
| Oct 1, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREER | 80 | ...024828 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | INTERSTATE 85 | ...282446 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Dec 21, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | PELHAM RD | ...021433 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA, |
| Nov 11, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEIDMONT | I-85 | ...200224 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC |
| Mar 5, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | AUGUSTA RD | ...035276 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC |
| May 18, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ANDERSON | CLEMSON BLVD | ...001753 | MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records