USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC
USDOT 375375 • DBA: WM • 9081 TUJUNGA AVE, SUN VALLEY, CA, 91352
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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 • 267 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 267 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70C-CDTDC | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (267 inspections)
Showing 50 of 267
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-137 | ...229770 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | BOUQUET CANYON RD/300ft N SHADOW VALLEY LN | ...108498 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SACRAMENTO | NORTH AVE | ...226831 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Nov 12, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKTON | WEST LN/576ft S ALPINE AV | ...231703 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHINO | EUCLID AVE | ...229777 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Sep 27, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR125 SB/459ft S SPRING ST | ...283889 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | AMERICAN AVENUE | ...444903 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Sep 10, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | WEST ALLEY OF 4000 FRONT STREET | ...225600 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Sep 6, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | LAUREL CANYON BLVD | ...224436 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Jul 14, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH GATE | SALT LAKE AV | ...273229 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STOCKTON | SR-4 W/B | ...240258 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Apr 23, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.814376 / -121.915138 | ...JM7674 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 40.688819 / -122.320602 | ...220317 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Mar 24, 2025 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.703333/-119.258547 | ...992639 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SAN DIEGO | C ST / 1000 8TH AV | ...235127 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | WATT AVE | ...274416 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT BEACH | 33.5817/-117.8470 | ...115082 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Nov 25, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAWTHORNE | 33.925588 / -118.325701 | ...107254 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Nov 22, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.655615/-121.327725 | ...238448 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARDENA | 33.856164/-118.289545 | ...273235 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Sep 23, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.640485/-121.704575 | ...240787 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | EASTVALE | 33.960916/-117.606265 | ...D51889 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Aug 31, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN DIEGO | 33.055445/-117.073317 | ...212623 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORONA | 33.886749/-117.551437 | ...595554 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 35.119674/-118.533927 | ...LE3846 | USA WASTE OF CALIFORNIA INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records