WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC
DBA: QUEEN CITY DISPOSAL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 169 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC (USDOT 687437) 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 Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): ADAM GOODERHAM (Company officer); DOUG MCDONALD (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 169 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/687437/ As of: Jul 24, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 61.7% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=1665 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2009
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Process AgentUNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANYBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 475 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 169 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 134 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 45 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.7% | 41.67% | — |
| 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
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC is a corporation based in KNOXVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 687437. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 475 power units and 475 drivers, with 134 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 61.7%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC is a large fleet, operating 475 power units and 475 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Knoxville, TN. Across 94 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 39.4% out-of-service rate, with 11 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
94 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 370% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (84) and MS (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
39.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.3% of violations); top code 393.134B-CRHLC (Cargo securement - large boulders) cited 20 times, 18 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 475 power units (large fleet) and 475 drivers; Mack, Freightliner, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,665 ACTIVE carriers operating 237–713 power units (±50% of this carrier's 475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 97 | 41 | 42.3% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
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 | 3 | — | 0.31 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | — | 9.85 | 10 | — | 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 (134 rows) View all 134 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88453686 | Jul 17, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88431439 | Jul 15, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIAD, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88386435 | Jul 10, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88349499 | Jul 7, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.78A-WS, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 88345472 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 88316602 | Jul 1, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 88227999 | Jun 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88092868 | Jun 8, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 88068805 | Jun 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 88064833 | Jun 5, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.100B-C, 393.134B-CRHLC, 392.7A-D | Yes |
| 88059921 | Jun 4, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 392.3-I | Yes |
| 88046289 | Jun 4, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 88026054 | Jun 1, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 88006823 | May 30, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88001241 | May 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87873611 | May 14, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 87792445 | May 7, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87791173 | May 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87783424 | May 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 87781611 | May 5, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 87556983 | Apr 10, 2026 | US | 1 | HERNANDO MS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 75A3-TAOL, 21TB1-MC, 2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87497511 | Apr 4, 2026 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | — | No |
| 87413211 | Mar 25, 2026 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 87292847 | Mar 13, 2026 | TN | 2 | PIPERTON TN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87269707 | Mar 10, 2026 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
Recent Crashes (169 rows) View all 169 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400558877 | Jun 10, 2026 | TN | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| TN0400477063 | Mar 20, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0400449724 | Feb 16, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0301035664 | Aug 22, 2025 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0400290492 | Jul 22, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400268593 | Jun 4, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0301011338 | Apr 9, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0301006404 | Mar 13, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400191586 | Dec 9, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400168547 | Oct 25, 2024 | TN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0400118850 | Jul 17, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103949575 | May 21, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0300950903 | Apr 9, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400050646 | Jan 31, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103867075 | Jan 27, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS1704238518 | Dec 13, 2023 | MS | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0400014132 | Oct 12, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400002509 | Aug 3, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103734024 | Jul 31, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103650581 | May 9, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103550287 | Jan 24, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300860125 | Jan 10, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103516826 | Dec 16, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300840318 | Oct 19, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300834570 | Sep 15, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC687576 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2009 | MC687576-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08579052 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 1, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 21, 2009
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMPHIS TN | TN | 21 | 15 |
| COLLIERVILLE TN | TN | 11 | 6 |
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 8 | 1 |
| OLIVE BRANCH SCALE US 78 EAST | MS | 6 | 1 |
| MARYVILLE TN | TN | 6 | 0 |
| PIPERTON TN | TN | 6 | 2 |
| ATLANTA GA | TN | 3 | 0 |
| HIGHWAY 411 | TN | 3 | 0 |
| VONORE TN | TN | 3 | 2 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | 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 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
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134 inspections
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How to verify WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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