HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1194487-american-waste-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AMERICAN WASTE SYSTEMS INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jun 24, 2015. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average57.1% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (816) 966-1161, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC643221.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC643221 | Primary | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company Policy CA996868953 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 1 policy
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC643221 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAZJ2941 | Mar 27, 2021 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 7 · Missouri avg 20.2%
0 of 9 · Missouri avg 3.6%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- MO 8 88.9%
- KS 1 11.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 5
5 straight trucks
Freightliner 4Ram/Dodge 2
8 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | MO | 1 | 16 | Yes |
| May 8, 2026 | MO | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| May 4, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 20, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | MO | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2024 | MO | 1 | 6 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Missouri average covers 52,014 vehicle and 91,676 driver inspections of all Missouri-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 40 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 6 | 90.5% | 66.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 9.5% | 15.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 2 | 2 |
| Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLR | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965AHNL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203BCBP | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LIL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1194487 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC643221 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN WASTE SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 103,999 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jun 24, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 16, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @americancompanieskc.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Garbage/RefuseOtherPortable Bathrooms
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about AMERICAN WASTE SYSTEMS INC
What does AMERICAN WASTE SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC643221: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AMERICAN WASTE SYSTEMS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking AMERICAN WASTE SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1194487. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (816) 966-1161, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC643221, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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