HIMCO WASTE-AWAY SERVICE INC
56-unit waste hauler based in Elkhart, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 271536
- MC
- MC761061
- Based
- Elkhart, IN
- Contact
- 5742938534 · msch@wasteawaygroup.com
What this carrier is
HIMCO WASTE-AWAY SERVICE INC is a mid-sized-fleet waste hauler based in Elkhart, IN. Operating footprint: 56 power units, 56 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC761061 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. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 26, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 56 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: 470 motor carriers operating 56 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 | 4 | 22.15 | 18.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 7.48 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.87 | 53.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 46.57 | 45.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 56-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 271536: 18 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Nov 5, 2025 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 |
| Total violations | 42 (24 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 5, 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 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 470 peer carriers operating 56 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 13 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 11 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 42 violations, 3 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 56 power units on file.
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