MERIDIAN WASTE ALABAMA LLC
182-unit waste hauler based in Huntsville, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 4504957
- MC
- MC1782687
- Based
- Huntsville, AL
- Contact
- 2566557543 · zmessinger@meridianwaste.com
What this carrier is
MERIDIAN WASTE ALABAMA LLC is a large-fleet waste hauler based in Huntsville, AL. Operating footprint: 182 power units, 131 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1782687 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: 167 owned trucks, 8 owned tractors, 31 owned trailers, 7 term-leased tractors, 46 term-leased 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: 28 motor carriers operating 182 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: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 35.57 | 33.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 10.52 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.13 | 140.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 49.96 | 24.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 182-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 4504957: 7 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 |
| Total violations | 9 (1 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 20, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a waste hauler that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with garbage, refuse, trash on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (77 trailers against 15 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 28 peer carriers operating 182 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 2 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS).
- Three-year public record: 9 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet waste hauler running local lanes with 182 power units on file.
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