JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC
38-unit waste hauler based in Zelienople, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 236447
- MC
- MC762044
- Based
- Zelienople, PA
- Contact
- 7247756665 · admin@brunnerdisposal.com
What this carrier is
Hauling garbage, refuse, trash, paper products, and other: recycle material, JOSEPH J BRUNNER INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet waste hauler from Zelienople, PA. 38 power units, 31 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC762044 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 31, 2003).
Fleet composition on file: 36 owned trucks, 2 owned tractors, 6 owned trailers.
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: 1,079 motor carriers operating 38 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 | 24 | 20.62 | 116.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.64 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.97 | 101.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 61.99 | 24.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.63 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 38-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 236447: 40 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 2, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 31 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 |
| Total violations | 58 (6 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 15, 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, paper products, and other: recycle material on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (6 trailers against 2 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 1,079 peer carriers operating 38 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 19 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 58 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- 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 38 power units on file.
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