WASTE CONNECTIONS OF IOWA INC
76-unit waste hauler based in Des Moines, IA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1998953
- MC
- MC735411
- Based
- Des Moines, IA
- Contact
- 5152657374 · crch@wasteconnections.com
What this carrier is
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF IOWA INC is a mid-sized-fleet waste hauler based in Des Moines, IA. Operating footprint: 76 power units, 55 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC735411 authority. Listed cargo classifications include garbage, refuse, trash and other: recycling.
Fleet composition on file: 76 owned trucks.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 239 motor carriers operating 76 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | 49.17 | 65.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 15.57 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1.99 | 150.7% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 87.24 | 20.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.84 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 76-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1998953: 35 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Nov 24, 2025 in IA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 |
| Total violations | 60 (12 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Aug 25, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a waste hauler that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with garbage, refuse, trash, and other: recycling on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 239 peer carriers operating 76 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 26 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 60 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet waste hauler running regional lanes with 76 power units on file.
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