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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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MERIDIAN WASTE ALABAMA LLC
USDOT 4504957 · MC1782687 · EIN 99-4009908 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3435 STANWOOD BLVD NE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35811
(256) 655-7543 · DAVE LAVENDER
26
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 60% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 19% — above the 6.7% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
182 / 131
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 789
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP-1102533-06 · eff 12/15/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate60% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate19% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance698 pts
Unsafe Driving142 pts
Driver Fitness33 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 84 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 77 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 66 | |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
AL31
NC1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.78 | 0.74 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.38 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17.30 | 17.30 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (2 OOS) · Brakes 15% (2 OOS) · Tires 13% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 11 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 Elmore County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Elmore County, AL 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 54% · Speeding 35% · Following / lane / reckless 11%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 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: 20 inspections, 62 violations, 12 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance50 viol · 9 OOS · 81%
393.78A-WS ×8, 396.17C-PI ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 12.975).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 10%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.95F
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 6%
392.16-D ×3, 392.2-SLLS4
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.585).
Repeat offenders: 393.78A-WS ×8, 396.17C-PI ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 392.16-D ×3, 393.9A-LFTSI ×3, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2, 396.3A1-BALR ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2026 | ONEONTA, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/12/2026 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2026 | RURAL ELMORE, AL | 1 | ||
| 05/21/2026 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2026 | RURAL COVINGTON, AL | ✓ | ||
| 03/20/2026 | RURAL CALHOUN, AL | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2026 | GUNTERSVILLE, AL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle2 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DAVE LAVENDER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
CDL drivers
113
Registered since
2025-12-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATE SERVICES INC | 1070198 | 5 VINs | strong |
| A&D OF ALABAMA LLC | 3827718 | officer, email | strong |
| ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES BIRMINGHAM INC | 698530 | officer | strong |
| ALL STAR WASTE SYSTEMS LLC | 960176 | officer | strong |
| ARROW DISPOSAL SERVICE INCORPORATED | 1791939 | officer, email | strong |
| MERIDIAN WASTE MISSISSIPPI LLC | 4504301 | mailing, email | strong |
| MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC | 2528448 | strong | |
| MERIDIAN WASTE SOUTH CAROLINA LLC | 3561763 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: A&D OF ALABAMA LLC (USDOT 3827718, 2022).
Activity history (recent)
01/02/2026 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/15/2025 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP-1102533-06
12/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
BIPD/Primary · policy 152575 1610526
12/10/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
12/10/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
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