GFL Environmental USA Inc
USDOT 1589315 · Sterling Heights, Michigan · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
GFL Environmental USA Inc (dba GFL Environmental) is a company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 514 power units and 793 drivers, which ranks it #21 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 110 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 36.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 41 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (15 injuries, 0 fatalities, 38 tow-away), or 8.0 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | GFL Environmental USA Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | GFL Environmental |
| USDOT number | 1589315 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 6200 Elmridge, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 |
| Phone | (984) 301-3327 |
| First registered | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1589315.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 407 | 47 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 378 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.54 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 6.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,421,390 miles reported for 2025 – about 18,330 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 773 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 340 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | GFL Environmental USA Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.2% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 103% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 32% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 89% higher than average |
| Inspections | 110 | 110 with a driver check, 69 with a vehicle check, 133 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management of Michigan Inc USDOT 486983 | Plymouth | 633 | 496 | 93 | 46.9% | 53 |
| Emterra Environmental USA Corporation USDOT 2354213 | Flint | 122 | 95 | 46 | 25.6% | 18 |
| US Ecology Transportation Solutions Inc USDOT 3224674 | Romulus | 674 | 404 | 471 | 13.1% | 9 |
| Uacl Logistics LLC USDOT 41208 | Warren | 476 | 500 | 695 | 21.2% | 24 |
| B & W Cartage Company Inc USDOT 128493 | Taylor | 518 | 607 | 720 | 24.9% | 29 |
| A D Transport Express Inc USDOT 296052 | Canton | 500 | 429 | 906 | 19.1% | 30 |
Other carriers near Sterling Heights
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des - Claw LLC USDOT 1618056 | Sterling Heights | 124 | 125 | 42 | 23.8% | 9 |
| Ankawa Logistics LLC USDOT 4021434 | Sterling Heights | 70 | 70 | 15 | 9.1% | 0 |
| Alrahhal Transport LLC USDOT 3993016 | Novi | 590 | 590 | 116 | 26.1% | 5 |
| Blue Line Foodservice Distribution Inc USDOT 309893 | Farmington Hill | 309 | 394 | 323 | 11.8% | 23 |
| HTFR Express LLC USDOT 3734461 | W Bloomfield | 225 | 350 | 11 | 0.0% | 0 |
| HTR Trucking LLC USDOT 3521363 | Novi | 170 | 85 | 107 | 38.9% | 16 |
| Lineage Transportation LLC USDOT 3465763 | Novi | 163 | 283 | 256 | 10.0% | 5 |
| Kaltz Excavating Company Incorporated USDOT 1593500 | Pontiac | 142 | 250 | 32 | 14.3% | 9 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of GFL Environmental USA Inc?
GFL Environmental USA Inc is registered with USDOT number 1589315.
How many trucks does GFL Environmental USA Inc have?
It reports 514 power units (60 tractors, 454 straight trucks) and 378 trailers, with 793 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 17, 2026).
Where is GFL Environmental USA Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313.
What is the out-of-service rate of GFL Environmental USA Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.