BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC

USDOT 965457 • 811 DEARBORN AVE, WATERLOO, IA, 50703

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
965,457
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
3192324150
Power Units (MCS-150)
26
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
790,000
Physical Address
811 DEARBORN AVE, WATERLOO, IA, 50703
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2592, WATERLOO, IA, 50704
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Nov 29, 2022Unsatisfactory = UnfitACTIVEDec 6, 2022

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
42%

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

Inspections
77
Violations
300
61 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
26
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
3
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
5
Apr
8
May
11
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 77 of 77 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states77 inspections

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Violation Summary (300 violations from 77 inspections)

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Violation Summary (300 violations from 77 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued5708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued3408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1243Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1010Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp90Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2INOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective804Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-OOSTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)755Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general557Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)505Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective505Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing41Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive446Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders447Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16BFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.4A-POSUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:392.4A-UIUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-OOSTire tread depth insufficient (steer)117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-LCBrake - Leak from air chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2YOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.22BFailure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.134B3Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-MLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)-FPCPhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.134(b)(3)Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7(a)Unsafe operations - general118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834(a)General loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
33.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+10.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+5.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.90vs nat'l 1.80
+2.10 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 (77 inspections)

Showing 50 of 77

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Inspection History (77 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687477501RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2RG, 393.9, 393.95ANo
Mar 19, 202687371573RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2RG, 391.11B4, 391.41AYes
Mar 19, 202687371654RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2RG, 392.2INNo
Mar 17, 202687371571RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2RG, 391.41A, 393.95AYes
Mar 13, 202687313424RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2RG, 392.2IN, 391.41AYes
Mar 10, 202687262387HWY 218IALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2RG, 383.71HNo
Feb 16, 202687078292RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLS2, 383.23A2, 392.2RGYes
Feb 6, 202687005917WASHBURN RDIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.75G-LOAD, 393.205C, 392.2RGYes
Feb 6, 202687005931HWY 63IALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2RG, 393.9TSYes
Feb 6, 202687006060RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jan 27, 202687115456WASHBURN RDIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 13, 202686839709RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9, 392.2RG, 393.78Yes
Dec 3, 202586479319RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLEWA3No
Nov 5, 202586283574RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.9, 393.75C, 393.75C-OOSYes
Oct 1, 202585938977RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9H, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.75CNo
Sep 26, 202585907197RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.16B, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Sep 6, 202585735618RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.75C-OOS, 393.75A1, 393.75B-OOSYes
Aug 30, 202585655480HWY 20IALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Aug 14, 202585509210ARDMORE TNTNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER8392.9A2-C, 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jul 3, 202585140108RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.75A1, 396.3A1-LC, 392.2RGYes
Jul 1, 202585139601RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2RG, 393.75A1No
Jun 23, 202585090839RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 13, 202584963693RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 13, 202584963707RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2RGNo
Jun 12, 202584948603RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 12, 202584948675RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 12, 202584948606RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 10, 202584923910RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2RGNo
Jun 9, 202584913137RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 9, 202584913145RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Jun 6, 202584902629RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2RGNo
Jun 5, 202584902938RoadsideIALevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK14392.2RG, 393.11, 393.78Yes
May 29, 202584852505RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
May 28, 202584852447RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
May 28, 202584852448RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2RG, 392.2INNo
May 28, 202584852449RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2RGNo
May 27, 202584801477RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2RG, 392.16B, 392.16No
May 22, 202584767340RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16, 392.2RGNo
May 22, 202584767333RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2RG, 393.55C2Yes
May 19, 202584730004RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.75C-OOS, 392.2RG, 392.2YYes
Apr 30, 202584555014RoadsideIALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.75C, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 14, 202584406065RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Apr 11, 202584393160RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Apr 11, 202584393159RoadsideIALevel 3THIELE SEMI-TRAILER5392.2RG, 392.2IN, 396.17CNo
Apr 11, 202584393380RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2RG, 396.17C, 392.2INNo
Mar 25, 202584228225RoadsideIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.22B, 392.2RGNo
Mar 21, 202584208082HWY 63/IALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16, 396.17C, 392.2RGNo
Feb 26, 202584295148RoadsideIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2RG, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78Yes
Jan 31, 202583766524WASHBURN RDIALevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.78, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.205CYes
Jan 31, 202583766515WASHBURN RDIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2RGNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

61 total · 37.7% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 19, 2025IAINJURY01INDEPENDENCE1ST ST WEST AND 20TH AVE SW...068799BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Apr 10, 2024IATOW00W AVE...021796BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Aug 23, 2023IAINJURY01FAYETTELIMA RD...023201BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Oct 13, 2022IATOW00CEDAR FALLSCAPITAL WAY/PRODUCTION DR...048707BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Aug 29, 2022IATOW00INDIAN CREEK RD...006830BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Apr 28, 2022IATOW00US 18 E...023201BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Feb 11, 2022IAINJURY02GILBERTVILLEJUBILEE RD...023201BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Nov 29, 2021IATOW00DENVER900 BLK OF S STATE STREET...Z69243BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Aug 25, 2021IATOW00HUDSONW ELDORA RD...Z69243BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Feb 11, 2021IATOW00EVANSDALEINTERSTATE 380/I 380...043609BLACK HAWK WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY INC
Nov 12, 2020IAFATAL11
Aug 2, 2018IATOW00
Dec 28, 2017IATOW00
May 10, 2017IAFATAL10
Dec 13, 2016IAINJURY01
Jun 15, 2016IAINJURY01
May 13, 2016IATOW00
May 5, 2016IAINJURY01
Aug 20, 2015IATOW00
Mar 6, 2015IATOW00
Dec 19, 2014IATOW00
May 28, 2014IATOW00
May 2, 2014IAINJURY01
Jan 9, 2014IAINJURY01
Nov 6, 2013IATOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

fmcsa-enforcement
1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
IA-2022-1175-US1608Dec 1, 2022383.37(a); 396.3(b)$7,460Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 19, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 10, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 23, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 6, 2022
OOS
OOS order rescinded
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Dec 1, 2022
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $7,460
Case IA-2022-1175-US1608 • 383.37(a); 396.3(b)
Nov 29, 2022
OOS
OOS order issued
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Oct 13, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 29, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 28, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 11, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 11, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 12, 2020
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Aug 2, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 28, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2017
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Dec 13, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 15, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 13, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 5, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 20, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 6, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 19, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 28, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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