WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC
USDOT 827166 • DBA: WM • 222 SOUTH MILL AVE, TEMPE, AZ, 85281
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-367534 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07404864 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ISA H07404864 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC367534 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 2000 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 196 inspections
Violation Summary (179 violations from latest 100 of 196 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 11 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 7 | 7 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:78 | 78 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45D-B | 45D-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:17C-PI | 17C-PI | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.84-FL | Floors defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (196 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | US60 at MP 129 | ...695024 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Feb 9, 2026 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | SR 101 at MP 34 | ...288811 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PHOENIX | S CENTRAL AVE at ROESER RD | ...102979 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Jan 3, 2026 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARANA | CORTARO FARMS RD at I 10- frontage | ...100051 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHOENIX | W BUCKEYE RD at S 75th AVE | ...071791 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Nov 10, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | SR 101 at MP 22 | ...VC0071 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | GLENDALE | SR 101 at MP 18 | ...229991 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | N 19th Ave at Missouri Ave | ...106352 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Oct 22, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | W INDIAN SCHOOL RD at N 27th AVE | ...104885 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Sep 12, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPE | SR143@ MP 0 | ...229800 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Aug 18, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AVONDALE | I10@ MP 131 | ...659830 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Jul 24, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | GILBERT | SR202@ MP 41 | ...102960 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAHUARITA | KEYES RD at RAMOS LN | ...GA8429 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| May 1, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Prescott Valley | N GLASSFORD HILL RD @ E FLORENTINE RD | ...001040 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | PHOENIX | 40th ST@ Cholla St | ...117862 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA INC |
| Oct 11, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Phoenix | E BROADWAY RD @ S 48TH ST | ...460633 | WM |
| Sep 26, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR-202 nonCard @ M009 | ...221162 | WM |
| Sep 18, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Phoenix | Indian School Rd @ 40th Ave | ...NF4549 | WM |
| Apr 22, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | I-10 NONCARD@M153 | ...493141 | WM |
| Mar 11, 2024 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 1 | UNKNOWN | SR-77@M098 | ...800894 | WM |
| Mar 4, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GOODYEAR | LITCHFIELD RD@PALM VALLEY BLVD | ...677179 | WM |
| Feb 12, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCSON | I-10@M256 | ...173636 | WM |
| Jan 10, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARICOPA | PLAINVIEW ST@HONEYCUTT ROAD | ...W57455 | WM |
| Dec 8, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | COTTONWOOD | STATE ROUTE 89 A@S 6TH ST | ...Y34456 | WM |
| Nov 30, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCOTTSDALE | VIA LINDA@MOUNTAIN VIEW RD | ...233037 | WM |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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