BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC
USDOT 631941 • DBA: BEST WAY DISPOSAL • 5300 E ML AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49048
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
631,941
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
2692269200
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
140
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
MCS-150 Mileage
2,811,663
Physical Address
5300 E ML AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI, 49048
Contact
Phone: 2692269200
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
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
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
14
Violations
31
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
28.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
140
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 14 inspections
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Violation Summary (31 violations from 14 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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.
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+5.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.21vs nat'l 1.80
+0.41 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
10 total · 30.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance17 · 5 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALAMO TWP | RAVINE | ...250663 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERVLIET TWP | HENNESSEY | ...001001 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BANGOR TWP | 62ND | ...110187 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DOWAGIAC | OAK | ...293138 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Nov 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSHTEMO TWP | 10TH | ...116086 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | HICKORY POINT | ...293141 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Apr 15, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON TWP | MICHIGAN | ...116085 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OTSEGO | ALLEGAN | ...239808 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Aug 29, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTFORD TWP | RED ARROW | ...259361 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Aug 18, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | EMMETT | ...100817 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Aug 2, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | MICHIGAN | ...104488 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Jul 21, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KALAMAZOO | MILLER | ...654642 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Jul 12, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | MILLER | ...453192 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Apr 4, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAGAR TWP | M 63 | ...259362 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Feb 23, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHLAND TWP | 32ND | ...004105 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE GROVE TWP | 22ND | ...A59069 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Dec 19, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SILVER CREEK TWP | M 152 | ...104487 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Aug 18, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | MARIGOLD | ...232335 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Aug 17, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COVERT TWP | M-140 | ...194866 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | MILLVIEW AVE | ...293141 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | WASHINGSTON | ...262357 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Jul 9, 2021 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BENTON TWP | E I 94 | ...LX8902 | BEST WAY DISPOSAL INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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