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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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WASTE CONNECTIONS OF TENNESSEE INC
USDOT 687437 · MC687576 · EIN 25-1822771 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2400 CHIPMAN ST, KNOXVILLE, TN, 37917
(865) 522-8161 · DOUG MCDONALD
5
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 68.7% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
475 / 475
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
112 / 1604
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy ISA H08579052 · eff 08/01/2009
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate68.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1496 pts
Unsafe Driving80 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance36 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Other28 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 30 | 590 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 230 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 124 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 64 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 |
Most inspected states
TN99
MS6
AR6
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.16 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.80 | 9.80 | ≈97–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Load securement 48% (36 OOS) · Tires 22% (14 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% (8 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Shelby County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Shelby County, TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 90% · Other 6% · Following / lane / reckless 4%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 15 inspections, 24 violations, 7 OOS, 6 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 7 OOS · 75%
393.134B-CRHLC ×3, 393.78A-WS ×2, 393.9A-HLLH
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.35).
2. Other5 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.47E, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 4%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
Repeat offenders: 393.134B-CRHLC ×3, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 05/20/2026 | MEMPHIS, TN | ✓ | ||
| 03/20/2026 | COOKEVILLE, TN | 1 | ||
| 02/16/2026 | KNOXVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/22/2025 | CLEVELAND, TN | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2025 | OAK RIDGE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2025 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/09/2025 | MEMPHIS, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/13/2025 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/09/2024 | KNOXVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
46 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DOUG MCDONALD
Annual mileage
6.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
380
Registered since
1997-04-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEAM WASTE MEMPHIS LLC | 2334716 | 8 VINs | strong |
| D & M HORSE TRANSPORTATION INC | 672114 | officer | strong |
| DOUG'S TRUCKING INC | 303697 | officer | strong |
| MCDONALD'S EXCHANGES INC | 1851057 | officer | strong |
| J & J SERVICES INC | 4439623 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DOUG'S TRUCKING INC (USDOT 303697, 1987).
Activity history (recent)
08/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.4M mi reported (2023)
08/21/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/01/2009 — Insurance filed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H08579052
04/30/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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