WASTE CONNECTIONS LONE STAR INC
DBA: GASTON SANITATION SERVICE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.10% (better, peer 1.30%) · Vehicle 21.9% (worse, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — WASTE CONNECTIONS LONE STAR INC (USDOT 840183) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.10% (better, peer 1.30%) · Vehicle 21.9% (worse, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/840183/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.1% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 21.9% vs peer median 14.65% (worse). n=519 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +99 (1,148 → 1,247) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +293 (792 → 1,085) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1,205 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 729 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 9 | 13 | 25 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 10 | 14 | 27 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 529 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 326 | 326 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 64 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.23% | 19.63% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 LONE STAR INC is a corporation based in THE WOODLANDS, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 840183. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1,247 power units and 1,085 drivers, with 529 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.9%. 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.
WASTE CONNECTIONS LONE STAR INC is a mega-fleet, operating 1,247 power units and 1,085 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in The Woodlands, TX. Across 326 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.6% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with 27 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
326 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (324) and LA (1).
20.6% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (18.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 84 times.
The fleet comprises 1,148 power units (mega-fleet) and 792 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Auto are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 519 ACTIVE carriers operating 623–1,871 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1,247 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 792 1,085Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 1,148 1,247Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 324 | 67 | 20.7% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 219 | |
| Mack | 218 | |
| Auto | 17 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Galb | 5 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Ghmi | 3 | |
| Mckt | 3 | |
| Stec | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 220 | — | 4.07 | 4 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (529 rows) View all 529 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88511853 | Jul 22, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 88477958 | Jul 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88421294 | Jul 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88408517 | Jul 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88276543 | Jun 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78, 392.2RG | No |
| 88242961 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134 | Yes |
| 88222406 | Jun 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75A, 392.2W, 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 88220738 | Jun 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88194627 | Jun 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11, 396.5B | No |
| 88185396 | Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.134 | Yes |
| 88173922 | Jun 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 88132620 | Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88105616 | Jun 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88047958 | Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87938136 | May 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.60D, 393.55C2, 393.60C | No |
| 87928658 | May 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87869065 | May 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3A1 | No |
| 87869133 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60C | No |
| 87853950 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 87852207 | May 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3A1B | No |
| 87714887 | Apr 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87596330 | Apr 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87586440 | Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87503113 | Apr 3, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87479880 | Apr 1, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (729 rows) View all 729 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7E29HQE16H | Mar 9, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7DKGHQE1GC | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7DQBHQE1NZ | Feb 11, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7C8AHQE1XI | Dec 30, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7B8BHQE1L1 | Dec 4, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7BDCHQE1PF | Dec 1, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX79TDHQE12X | Oct 14, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX79BEHQE186 | Sep 22, 2025 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX78W9HQE1BB | Sep 10, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX78TBHQE167 | Sep 1, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX78ICHQE1OL | Aug 19, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX784AHQE14V | Aug 14, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX788BHQE19P | Aug 13, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX77HCHQE11G | Jul 16, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7727HQE17E | Jul 7, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76QFHQE1IV | Jun 18, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76QAHQE1GT | Jun 18, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76DDHQE1XZ | Jun 12, 2025 | TX | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX75ECHQE1F4 | May 7, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX756BHQE1YU | Apr 30, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX74CGHQE1IO | Mar 28, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX73LBHQE15E | Mar 4, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX732DHQE171 | Feb 11, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4059335700 | Dec 6, 2024 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6ZWFHQE1Z5 | Oct 22, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 S SH 130 HWY | TX | 6 | 2 |
| IH40 EB POTTER SCALE | TX | 5 | 2 |
| SL 281 | TX | 5 | 2 |
| IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 4 | 0 |
| IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE | TX | 4 | 0 |
| IH45 SB HUTCHINS SCALE | TX | 4 | 0 |
| US 259 MM 299 | TX | 3 | 1 |
| US 287 SOUTHBOUND IOWA PARK | TX | 3 | 1 |
| US 80 | TX | 3 | 0 |
| FM2205 AT LAKE LAMON | TX | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 84 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 12 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 55 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 13 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 |
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