HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1781070-direct-waste-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average53.3% vs New Jersey average 22.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (973) 242-8008, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1251951.
- 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) | MC1251951 | Primary | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CF4CA01544-241 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 31, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 15 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
1 of 23 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 8, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Mar 6, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Feb 25, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 28, 2025 | NJ | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 22, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 New Jersey average covers 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 9 | 88.2% | 73.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 8.8% | 9.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Old Bridge Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | East Hanover, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Readington, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Linden City, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Newark City, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Elizabeth City, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1781070 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1251951 |
| Legal name | DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 69 |
| Drivers | 56 |
| Annual mileage | 1,800,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 11, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 18, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Garbage/RefusePaper ProductsOtherSolid Waste & Recycling Materials
Questions about DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC
What does DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC1251951: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 18, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking DIRECT WASTE SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1781070. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (973) 242-8008, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1251951, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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