Earth Waste and Metal Safety Record
DOT# 609202 · Rutland, VT 05701 · 8027757722
Legal name: New England Quality Service INC
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Earth Waste and Metal (DOT# 609202) in Rutland, Vermont has 19 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 21.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
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 · 17 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 · 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | NY | 2 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/20/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 05/08/2025 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/27/2024 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/21/2024 | VT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/05/2024 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/24/2024 | NY | 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.