WASTE CONNECTIONS OF KANSAS INC
244-units interstate motor carrier based in Wichita, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 889086
- MC
- MC773548
- Based
- Wichita, KS
- Contact
- 3168388016 · jeffha@wcnx.org
What this carrier is
WASTE CONNECTIONS OF KANSAS INC is a large fleet interstate motor carrier based in Wichita, KS. Operating footprint: 244 power units, 222 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC773548 authority. FMCSA lists Other: Refuse/trash/garbage 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 (Jun 23, 2023).
Fleet composition on file: 242 owned trucks, 2 owned tractors, 4 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: 57 motor carriers operating 243–245 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 | 34 | 43.30 | 78.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.50 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 121 | 106.20 | 113.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 6 | 6.60 | 90.9% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 243–245-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 889086: 229 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in KS.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 85 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 127 (23 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 7 reportable crashes . Most recent: Jul 1, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with other: refuse/trash/garbage on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (4 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 57 peer carriers operating 243–245 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 140 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (11 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 127 violations, 7 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet motor carrier running local lanes with 244 power units on file.
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