VISTA RECYCLING INC
USDOT 757208 • 114 W 8TH ST, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-341796 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 22, 2014 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E81305 | ON FILE | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2021 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E81305 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E81305 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2013 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E8-13-05 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2002 | Sep 17, 2014 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E8-13-05 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2002 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP-0114863-01 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 1999 | Nov 4, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL536354 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 1998 | Dec 3, 1997 |
| CONDOR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP0000054 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 1998 | Dec 4, 1999 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL536354 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 1997 | Dec 3, 1998 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL536354 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 1997 | Jul 10, 1998 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL536354 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 1997 | Jul 10, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E81305 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2021 | Nov 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E81305 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E81305 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E8-13-05 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2014 | Sep 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E8-13-05 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP-0114863-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2002 | Nov 4, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CONDOR INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP0000054 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 1999 | Dec 4, 1999 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL536354 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 1998 | Dec 3, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL536354 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 1998 | Jul 10, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL536354 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 1997 | Dec 3, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL536354 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 1997 | Jul 10, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-341796 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC341796 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2014 |
| MC341796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 16, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC341796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 1998 | REVOKED | Feb 22, 2000 |
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 • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85302166 | CLIFTON AZ | AZ | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.86B1-RIG, 392.16-D, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 82196854 | MIAMI AZ | AZ | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80856935 | SAFFORD AZ | AZ | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55(c)(2) | No |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 80018942 | ROADSIDE | AZ | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 79731471 | Roadside | AZ | Level 1 | CNST SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.83(g), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79410500 | Roadside | AZ | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.78, 393.48(a), 392.16(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2005 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2002 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records