Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc
USDOT 1869112 · MC-675736 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc (dba Waste Connections of the Carolinas) is a company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 161 power units and 151 drivers, which ranks it #45 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 110 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 23.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
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| Legal name | Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Waste Connections of the Carolinas |
| USDOT number | 1869112 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-675736 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5516 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 |
| Phone | (704) 398-4488 |
| First registered | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1869112.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 161 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,765,765 miles reported for 2024 – about 23,390 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 140 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 151 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Waste Connections of North C | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.8% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 31% lower than average |
| Inspections | 110 | 110 with a driver check, 43 with a vehicle check, 26 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).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc?
Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc is registered with USDOT number 1869112 and operating authority MC-675736.
How many trucks does Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc have?
It reports 161 power units (0 tractors, 161 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 151 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 2, 2025).
Where is Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Charlotte, North Carolina 28214.
What is the out-of-service rate of Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.