VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
MIDWEST SOLID WASTE
USDOT 1726556 · EIN 20-0531411
7002 SE DELAWARE AVENUE, ANKENY, IA, 50021
(515) 901-9816 · KENT KATCH
48
High risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.8% — above the 6.7% national average6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
79 / 79
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 174
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance85 pts
Unsafe Driving84 pts
Other67 pts
Driver Fitness5 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 8 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.16B | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
IA43
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.20 | 1.20 | ≈11–18% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.10 | 1.16 | ≈93–97% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.91 | 5.13 | ≈54–58% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Polk County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Polk County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 58% · Other 32% · Speeding 10%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 67%
393.9A-LBL, 396.5B-L, 393.11A1-LIL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.683).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.9).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLDL
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | ANKENY, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/08/2026 | DES MOINES, IA | ✓ | ||
| 03/18/2026 | DES MOINES, IA | ✓ | ||
| 09/17/2025 | DES MOINES, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2025 | DALLAS CENTER, IA | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | PLEASANT HILL, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
KENT KATCH
Recordable crash rate
3.4 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
79
Registered since
2008-01-14
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
08/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2024)
01/14/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1726556.