Waste Connections of the Carolinas Safety Record
DOT# 1995279 · Duncan, SC 29334 · 8648011436
Legal name: Waste Connections of South Carolina INC
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Waste Connections of the Carolinas (DOT# 1995279) in Duncan, South Carolina has 59 inspections on record with 93 violations and a 27.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: C.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 93 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 59 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | SC | 0 | 1 |
| 11/10/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-OCT-24 | SC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 29-OCT-25 | SC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-NOV-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-OCT-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-JAN-26 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.