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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,565 days (since Apr 6, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC

DBA: SWS

USDOT 852170 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: JOSEPH BEARD Building Materials Construction Other (GYPSUM) Based in NEWBURGH, IN Grade F · 75
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Apr 6, 2022
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 1565 days (since Apr 6, 2022).
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JOSEPH BEARD
Cargo: Building Materials, Construction, Other (GYPSUM)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC (USDOT 852170)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): JOSEPH BEARD (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 1565 days (since Apr 6, 2022).

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/852170/
As of: Jul 19, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 75/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Apr 6, 2022.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331402 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Do not book.

Shared-address cluster

Chameleon watch →

Other USDOTs that share address or phone attributes in a suspected successor cluster. Heuristic signal — not a fraud determination.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Apr 6, 2022

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 852170
In FMCSA records since Jan 31, 2000 (~26y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JOSEPH BEARD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Building Materials, Construction, Other (GYPSUM)
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 10,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (812) 858-5504
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5776 PROSPECT DRIVE
NEWBURGH, IN 47630
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 852170
In FMCSA records since Jan 31, 2000 (~26y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 10,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections
0
None in our FMCSA import window (~3 years)
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
5
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC is a individual based in NEWBURGH, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 852170. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers. 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.

Carrier overview

SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, with 7 years on FMCSA's records, based in Newburgh, IN. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet); 2 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 331,402 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,402 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,402 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections

No roadside inspections on file for this carrier in our FMCSA import window.

Public FMCSA inspection feeds cover roughly the last three years of roadside activity (not the full MCMIS archive). Older inspections — including those from before a carrier went inactive — are usually absent for every carrier, not just closed ones. Reportable crash history on this page goes further back; see crashes below or the full crash subpage.

Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0900911484 Jun 13, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0005925417 Mar 1, 2005 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL004534445B Nov 16, 2004 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0000205074 Nov 8, 2003 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
KY0000394202 Oct 11, 2000 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC375177
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC375177 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 PDF
Oct 30, 2018 MC375177-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY BA0000009405AJ BIPD/Primary — Oct 2, 2018 Apr 6, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB002163 BIPD/Primary — Aug 14, 2018 Oct 2, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB002163 BIPD/Primary — Oct 2, 2017 Sep 6, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB002163 BIPD/Primary — Oct 2, 2017 Aug 14, 2018 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 035 40 60 BIPD/Primary — Oct 2, 2015 Oct 2, 2017 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. TRA 7 304 086 BIPD/Primary — Oct 2, 2011 Oct 2, 2015 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 339 745 BIPD/Primary — Jun 3, 2008 Nov 16, 2011 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. CWP 3 339 745 BIPD/Primary — Jun 3, 2008 Oct 2, 2011 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. SBT 3 339 745 CARGO — Jul 13, 2006 Oct 8, 2006 CANCELLED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. SBT 3 339 745 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2006 Jun 3, 2008 REPLACED
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. SBT 3 339 745 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2006 Jul 3, 2008 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8160809 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2005 Jul 13, 2006 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8160809 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2005 Sep 8, 2006 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN359462 BIPD/Primary — Nov 26, 2002 Aug 15, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN359462 BIPD/Primary — Nov 26, 2002 Jul 13, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN359462 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2002 Dec 5, 2002 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN359462 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2002 Nov 26, 2002 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 369639 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2001 Dec 26, 2001 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 369639 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2001 Jul 13, 2001 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 369639 BIPD/Primary — Jul 13, 2001 Jul 13, 2002 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 434419 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 2001 Jul 16, 2001 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 63 84 89 BIPD/Primary — Feb 8, 2000 Feb 8, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 12, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 12, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Apr 6, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARLEYSVILLE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 9, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Oct 9, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Oct 2, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  7. Sep 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  8. Aug 15, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Aug 14, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  10. Oct 2, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  11. Oct 2, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  12. Nov 16, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  13. Oct 2, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jul 3, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jun 3, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  16. Oct 8, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
  17. Sep 8, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 30, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Jul 13, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Dec 8, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Aug 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Jul 13, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Dec 5, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Nov 26, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Jul 13, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Dec 26, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jul 16, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jul 13, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  29. Feb 8, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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How to verify SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC

  1. 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC

Is SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 852170 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC's safety rating? ▾
SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC had? ▾
No roadside inspections are on file for SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. New carriers and very small fleets often go years without being pulled in for inspection — the absence of inspection records is not in itself a red flag.
What is SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FMCSA hasn't published an out-of-service rate for SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC.
Where is SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC based? ▾
SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5776 PROSPECT DRIVE, NEWBURGH, Indiana 47630. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC operate? ▾
SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC self-reports 3 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SPECIAL WASTE SERVICES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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