GFL ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202644 inspections · 44 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
6
2× · sev 3
- 2393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 3392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
5
1× · sev 5
- 4396.3A1-BALRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
3
3×
- 7393.11A1-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 8392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 10392.22B-DFPWDVehicle Maintenance
Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- MI27
- OK3
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Wayne County, MI
Medium impact14 of 23 violations in the last 12 months (61%) came from inspections in Wayne County, MI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Wayne County, MI to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 81%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 19%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 51% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× · 11%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× · 6%
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 3%
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 6%
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle4× · 5%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 4%
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle4× · 13%
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× · 3%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.11A1-CSLRR×2Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 390.21TB2-DOTOperate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA91 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 61 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi123 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi15 drivers
- Company officer
- KEVIN JENNINGS
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2008-09-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-09-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 181 trucks · 179 owned tractors · 209 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers or officers with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
33 events- 09/30/2025MCS-150 update filed
12.2M mi reported (2024)
- 06/01/2025Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 014121393
- 06/01/2025Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 41254087
- 06/01/2025Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 4805470
- 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 9767484
- 09/19/2023Insurance name changed — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00010960LI21A
- 08/17/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2023)
- 06/01/2023Insurance replaced — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA00010960LI21A
- 04/01/2021Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDCA00010960L121A
- 04/01/2021Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 04/01/2021Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy WMPA0121
- 04/01/2021Insurance replaced — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy CA00010960LI20A
- 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 04/01/2020Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 04/01/2020Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDCA00010960L20A
- 04/01/2019Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 06/18/2018Insurance name changed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 06/18/2018Insurance name changed — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDCA00007246LI18A
- 05/11/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 04/01/2018Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDUM1199001
- 04/01/2018Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 05/14/2015Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 04/01/2015Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDACV98630X0
- 04/01/2015Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy C1CAB5322100
- 04/01/2015Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAC330002
- 04/30/2014Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDUM1027862
- 04/01/2014Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 2003MJDUM1027862
- 04/01/2014Insurance replaced — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ACV-98630-X0
- 06/08/2013Insurance cancelled — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ACV-98630-X0
- 04/01/2013Insurance replaced — SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ACV-98630-X0
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-09-30
- Reported mileage
- 12,179,356 mi (2024)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — GFL ENVIROMENTAL INC, PICKERING, ON
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