Waste Industries of Delaware Inc
USDOT 2141962 · Townsend, Delaware · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Waste Industries of Delaware Inc is a company based in Townsend, Delaware, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 185 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #7 by fleet size among 19 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Delaware. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 52 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 32.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 3.2 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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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Waste Industries of Delaware Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2141962 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 604 Cannery Ln, Townsend, DE 19734 |
| Phone | (610) 392-3002 |
| First registered | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2141962.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 160 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.54 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,500,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 18,919 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 120 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 100 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 Delaware carriers with 50+ units (19).
| Measure | Waste Industries of Delaware | Same size, US | DE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.1% | 18.8% | 12.1% | 71% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 47% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.2 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 28% lower than average |
| Inspections | 52 | 52 with a driver check, 28 with a vehicle check, 48 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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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Delaware carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ernest Maier Inc USDOT 230008 | Millsboro | 159 | 56 | 79 | 20.0% | 5 |
| Ameribulk Transport LLC USDOT 663114 | Claymont | 152 | 66 | 86 | 27.6% | 2 |
| Sharpgas Inc USDOT 225304 | Georgetown | 242 | 142 | 85 | 13.8% | 0 |
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| Em Way Inc USDOT 1934741 | Dover | 100 | 50 | 88 | 35.9% | 6 |
Other carriers near Townsend
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation USDOT 240318 | Bear | 697 | 1,534 | 23 | 23.5% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Waste Industries of Delaware Inc?
Waste Industries of Delaware Inc is registered with USDOT number 2141962.
How many trucks does Waste Industries of Delaware Inc have?
It reports 185 power units (0 tractors, 165 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 13, 2026).
Where is Waste Industries of Delaware Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Townsend, Delaware 19734.
What is the out-of-service rate of Waste Industries of Delaware Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% 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.