MID-WEST SANITARY SERVICE INC
33-unit tanker operator based in Wood River, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 448016
- MC
- MC214040
- Based
- Wood River, IL
- Contact
- 6182540171 · dispatch@mwsanitary.com
What this carrier is
Hauling metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, intermodal containers, garbage, refuse, trash, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, and other: recyclables, MID-WEST SANITARY SERVICE INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Wood River, IL. 33 power units, 22 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC214040 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 2, 1993).
Fleet composition on file: 14 owned trucks, 17 owned tractors, 26 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: 1,385 motor carriers operating 33 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 13 | 18.30 | 71.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 8.29 | 24.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.29 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 50.46 | 39.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 4 | 1.37 | 291.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 33-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 448016: 84 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 24, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 45 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Feb 27, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, intermodal containers, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (26 trailers against 17 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 1,385 peer carriers operating 33 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 46 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 45 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 291.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 33 power units on file.
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