VISTA RECYCLING INC

USDOT 757208 • 114 W 8TH ST, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
757,208
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9284280830
Power Units (MCS-150)
18
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
MCS-150 Mileage
500,000
Physical Address
114 W 8TH ST, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546
Contact
Phone: 9284280830

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 4, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-341796ACTIVEUnknownAug 22, 2014

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E81305ON FILENov 4, 2014Nov 4, 2021

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E81305CANCELLEDNov 4, 2014Nov 4, 2014
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E81305REPLACEDNov 4, 2013Nov 4, 2014
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E8-13-05CANCELLEDNov 4, 2002Sep 17, 2014
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2E8-13-05REPLACEDNov 4, 2002Nov 4, 2013
COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPP-0114863-01REPLACEDNov 4, 1999Nov 4, 2002
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL536354REPLACEDJul 10, 1998Dec 3, 1997
CONDOR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTP0000054CANCELLEDFeb 4, 1998Dec 4, 1999
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL536354CANCELLEDDec 3, 1997Dec 3, 1998
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL536354REPLACEDJul 10, 1997Jul 10, 1998
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL536354REPLACEDJul 10, 1997Jul 10, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E81305BIPD/PrimaryNov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
CANCELEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E81305BIPD/PrimaryNov 4, 2014Nov 4, 2014
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E81305BIPD/PrimaryNov 4, 2014Nov 4, 2014
TERM/CANCLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E8-13-05BIPD/PrimarySep 17, 2014Sep 17, 2014
TERM/REPLEMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.2E8-13-05BIPD/PrimaryNov 4, 2013Nov 4, 2013
TERM/REPLCOLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCPP-0114863-01BIPD/PrimaryNov 4, 2002Nov 4, 2002
CANCELCONDOR INSURANCE COMPANYCTP0000054BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 1999Dec 4, 1999
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL536354BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 1998Dec 3, 1998
TERM/REPLEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL536354BIPD/PrimaryJul 10, 1998Jul 10, 1998
TERM/REPLEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL536354BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 1997Dec 3, 1997
TERM/REPLEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL536354BIPD/PrimaryJul 10, 1997Jul 10, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-341796INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC341796CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 21, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2014
MC341796MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 16, 2000Unknown
MC341796MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 22, 1998REVOKEDFeb 22, 2000

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
1%
Vehicle Maintenance
3%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
6
Violations
18
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
18
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state6 inspections

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Violation Summary (18 violations from 6 inspections)

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Violation Summary (18 violations from 6 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86B1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.00vs nat'l 1.80
+1.20 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 (6 inspections)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-072025-07
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 23, 2019AZTOW00
Jan 5, 2015AZTOW00
Jan 13, 2005AZINJURY01
May 6, 2002AZTOW00

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 4, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 23, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 5, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 4, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 4, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 17, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2014
Authority
Nov 4, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 13, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 4, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COLORADO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 6, 2002
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONDOR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 1998
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 1997
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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