Midwest Solid Waste
USDOT 1726556 · Ankeny, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Midwest Solid Waste (dba Ankeny Sanitation Inc) is a company based in Ankeny, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 79 power units and 79 drivers, which ranks it #81 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 43 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 11.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 7.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Midwest Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Ankeny Sanitation Inc |
| USDOT number | 1726556 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 7002 Se Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021 |
| Phone | (515) 901-9816 |
| First registered | Jan 14, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1726556.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2,157,514 miles reported for 2024 – about 27,310 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 79 CDL drivers; 79 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Midwest Solid Waste | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.9% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 109% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 11.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 249% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 43 | 43 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 32 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 Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon C Stutsman Inc USDOT 98114 | Hills | 76 | 120 | 31 | 11.1% | 2 |
| Anthony P & L Inc USDOT 920076 | Le Mars | 75 | 60 | 122 | 17.9% | 7 |
| State Steel Supply Inc USDOT 134844 | Sioux City | 79 | 45 | 14 | 40.0% | 1 |
| Aspro Inc USDOT 744093 | Waterloo | 79 | 120 | 10 | 100.0% | 0 |
| Hite Trucking LLC USDOT 246226 | Ottumwa | 80 | 80 | 121 | 12.8% | 6 |
| Runwell Inc USDOT 3061513 | Davenport | 80 | 80 | 337 | 17.7% | 15 |
Other carriers near Ankeny
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Services Company USDOT 162449 | Ankeny | 975 | 743 | 733 | 5.1% | 23 |
| Perishable Distributors of Iowa Ltd USDOT 265725 | Ankeny | 175 | 187 | 142 | 37.5% | 6 |
| Hy-Vee Inc USDOT 117784 | Chariton | 367 | 411 | 283 | 24.8% | 13 |
| Central Iowa Towing and Recovery Inc USDOT 2359315 | Ames | 88 | 79 | 32 | 36.4% | 15 |
| Fareway Stores Inc USDOT 107151 | Boone | 77 | 103 | 17 | 0.0% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Midwest Solid Waste?
Midwest Solid Waste is registered with USDOT number 1726556.
How many trucks does Midwest Solid Waste have?
It reports 79 power units (79 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 79 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 18, 2025).
Where is Midwest Solid Waste located?
Its registered physical address is in Ankeny, Iowa 50021.
What is the out-of-service rate of Midwest Solid Waste?
Over 24 months, 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 11.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
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.