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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC
USDOT 3561763 · MC1196496 · EIN 85-3813122 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
512 HOOD RD, POWDERSVILLE, SC, 29611
(864) 295-2115 · DAVID LAVENDER
72
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
66 / 54
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 245
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. — $1M BIPD · policy 152575 1610526 · eff 05/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance134 pts
Unsafe Driving84 pts
Driver Fitness27 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
SC34
NC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.10 | 1.11 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.35 | 0.38 | — | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.79 | 4.96 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 2 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
Vehicle 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 Spartanburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spartanburg County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 11 inspections, 18 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Other10 viol · 1 OOS · 56%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2, 392.16B-DPASS
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
393.9A-LCL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 11%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LCL ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2026 | COLUMBIA, SC | ✓ | ||
| 07/29/2026 | Not Reported, SC | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2025 | DUNCAN, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/29/2025 | ANDERSON, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 23 vehicles seen in inspections
23 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DAVID LAVENDER
Recordable crash rate
1.29 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
2021-02-02
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&D OF ALABAMA LLC | 3827718 | strong | |
| ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES MISSISSIPPI LLC | 2021720 | officer | strong |
| ARROW DISPOSAL SERVICE INCORPORATED | 1791939 | mailing, email | strong |
| DAVID LAVENDER | 2421861 | officer | strong |
| LAVENDER LAWN & LANDSCAPE LLC | 2125609 | officer | strong |
| MERIDIAN WASTE ALABAMA LLC | 4504957 | strong | |
| MERIDIAN WASTE MISSISSIPPI LLC | 4504301 | strong | |
| MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC | 2528448 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES MISSISSIPPI LLC (USDOT 2021720, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
02/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
06/13/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2028844-13
05/15/2025 — Insurance filed — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 152575 1610526
05/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2028844-13
12/11/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2028845-11
11/14/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/02/2022)
04/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2028845-11
03/01/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/02/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
04/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2028844-11
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/3561763.