STERICYCLE INC
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 810 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STERICYCLE INC (USDOT 397962) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 810 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/397962/ As of: Jul 25, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0.9% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 5.9% vs peer median 14.7% (better). n=123 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 162 | 420 | 0 |
| Trailers | 697 | 1,568 | 0 |
| Trucks | 543 | 3,006 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 810 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Injuries | 4 | 13 | 15 | 32 |
| Tow-away | 7 | 23 | 54 | 84 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 25 | 55 | 88 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 3,340 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1,912 | 1,912 | 25 |
| OOS inspections | 17 | 82 | 2 |
| OOS percentage | 0.89% | 4.29% | 8% |
| 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
STERICYCLE INC is a corporation based in BANNOCKBURN, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 397962. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4,131 power units and 3,289 drivers, with 3,340 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.9%. 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.
STERICYCLE INC is a mega-fleet, operating 4,131 power units and 3,289 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bannockburn, IL. Across 2,001 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.9% out-of-service rate, with 103 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
2,001 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 73% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (315) and NY (209), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
4.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 55 times.
The fleet comprises 4,131 power units (mega-fleet) and 3,289 drivers; Freightliner, Mack, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 123 ACTIVE carriers operating 2,065–6,197 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 311 | 13 | 4.2% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 184 | 9 | 4.9% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 156 | 8 | 5.1% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 119 | 10 | 8.4% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 98 | 4 | 4.1% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 75 | 8 | 10.7% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 66 | 1 | 1.5% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 60 | 1 | 1.7% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 54 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 52 | 1 | 1.9% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 49 | 2 | 4.1% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 48 | 4 | 8.3% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 48 | 1 | 2.1% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 41 | 1 | 2.4% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 39 | 3 | 7.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 31 | 1 | 3.2% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 31 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 29 | 2 | 6.9% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 24 | 2 | 8.3% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Puerto Rico (PR) | 21 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 20 | 4 | 20.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| US (US) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Hawaii (HI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 21 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 3 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 31 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 92 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 317 | — | 1.43 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (3,340 rows) View all 3,340 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88462508 | Jul 20, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88449722 | Jul 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88442783 | Jul 16, 2026 | GA | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88436223 | Jul 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88432554 | Jul 16, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88419881 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88419106 | Jul 15, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11B-CSSRR | No |
| 88418365 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88413492 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88428170 | Jul 14, 2026 | NY | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88413715 | Jul 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88404170 | Jul 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88403768 | Jul 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88401202 | Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88416260 | Jul 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88400882 | Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88376509 | Jul 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88359323 | Jul 9, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-NCDLR | Yes |
| 88370438 | Jul 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88354497 | Jul 8, 2026 | WV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88349330 | Jul 8, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88352594 | Jul 7, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 88352207 | Jul 7, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 88345982 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88343131 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (810 rows) View all 810 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010313518 | Apr 10, 2026 | GA | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal | |
| MO0000117918 | Mar 16, 2026 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0260620006 | Mar 3, 2026 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2026510867 | Feb 27, 2026 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS2026007932 | Feb 11, 2026 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7CYBHQE18O | Jan 30, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0263018660 | Jan 30, 2026 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0263020499 | Jan 27, 2026 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073285911 | Jan 21, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007129656 | Jan 16, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904885376 | Jan 14, 2026 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4111570800 | Jan 9, 2026 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA600709300X | Dec 31, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2706144705 | Dec 22, 2025 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0010170150 | Dec 18, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2512003876 | Dec 1, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003660883 | Nov 25, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4104119500 | Nov 19, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MN0253140109 | Nov 10, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108296970 | Nov 6, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010101867 | Oct 29, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025133365 | Oct 14, 2025 | LA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OK2510002673 | Oct 10, 2025 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2802501233 | Oct 10, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003620990 | Oct 9, 2025 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILROY IF | CA | 147 | 6 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 44 | 3 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 36 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 32 | 2 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 28 | 4 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 26 | 5 |
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 25 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 18 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 17 | 1 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 16 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 203 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 30 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 7 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 |
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