MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC
96-unit waste hauler based in Raleigh, NC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2528448
- MC
- MC1387412
- Based
- Raleigh, NC
- Contact
- 9198768485 · zmessinger@meridianwaste.com
What this carrier is
MERIDIAN WASTE NORTH CAROLINA LLC is a mid-sized-fleet waste hauler based in Raleigh, NC. Operating footprint: 96 power units, 74 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1387412 authority. FMCSA lists Garbage, refuse, trash as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved.
Fleet composition on file: 94 owned trucks, 2 owned tractors.
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: 160 motor carriers operating 96 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 | 35.99 | 88.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 14.49 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 3.80 | 52.6% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 89.44 | 68.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.88 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 96-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2528448: 189 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 |
| Total violations | 113 (39 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 16 reportable crashes , 15 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 9, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a waste hauler that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with garbage, refuse, trash 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 160 peer carriers operating 96 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 118 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 14 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 113 violations, 16 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 local lanes with 96 power units on file.
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