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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA LLC
USDOT 917152 · EIN 65-0972930
5353 E CITY NORTH DRIVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85054
(480) 627-2700 · RALPH SAUCEDA
85
Low risk
Risk factors
24 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
522 / 502
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
615 / 302
Crashes (24 mo)
24
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance272 pts
Other37 pts
Unsafe Driving19 pts
Not in SMS18 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| 393.134 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 39 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 12 | |
| 391.11B4-DEN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NC613
VA1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.16 | 1.16 | ≈10–14% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 12 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Iredell County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Iredell County, NC 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 46%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
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
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 48% (11 OOS) · Tires 33% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• 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 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 84 inspections, 9 violations, 5 OOS, 75 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 5 OOS · 89%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 396.17C-PI ×3, 393.100B-C
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 44 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.87).
2. Other1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 396.17C-PI ×3
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Crash record — 24 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | SPRING LAKE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/26/2026 | GRANITE QUARRY, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/18/2026 | TAYLORSVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/04/2026 | KERNERSVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/05/2026 | SHELBY, NC | ✓ | ||
| 02/11/2026 | TAYLORSVILLE, NC | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/21/2026 | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | STATESVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | STATESVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/08/2025 | SALISBURY, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
51 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RALPH SAUCEDA
Annual mileage
17.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
502
Registered since
2000-11-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 78 carriers
Shares identifiers with 78 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENFIELD SANITATION SERVICES INC | 3123713 | 5 VINs | strong |
| REPUBLIC SERVICES | 395396 | 2 VINs | strong |
| BFI WASTE SERVICES LLC | 962089 | 1 VINs | strong |
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| ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS LLC | 1011363 | officer, mailing, email | strong |
| ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA LLC | 523181 | officer, mailing, email | strong |
| ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF PAGE INC | 885867 | officer, mailing, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
17.0M mi reported (2025)
11/20/2000 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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