BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
USDOT 965457 • 811 DEARBORN AVE, WATERLOO, IA, 50703
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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2022 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Dec 6, 2022 |
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
2 states • 77 inspections
Violation Summary (300 violations from 77 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 57 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 34 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 8 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 7 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 5 | 5 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-POS | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-UI | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B3 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)-FPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7(a) | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (77 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDEPENDENCE | 1ST ST WEST AND 20TH AVE SW | ...068799 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Apr 10, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | W AVE | ...021796 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Aug 23, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAYETTE | LIMA RD | ...023201 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Oct 13, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR FALLS | CAPITAL WAY/PRODUCTION DR | ...048707 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Aug 29, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INDIAN CREEK RD | ...006830 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Apr 28, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 18 E | ...023201 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Feb 11, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GILBERTVILLE | JUBILEE RD | ...023201 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Nov 29, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | 900 BLK OF S STATE STREET | ...Z69243 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Aug 25, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUDSON | W ELDORA RD | ...Z69243 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSDALE | INTERSTATE 380/I 380 | ...043609 | BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2017 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-2022-1175-US1608 | Dec 1, 2022 | 383.37(a); 396.3(b) | $7,460 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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