Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC
USDOT 2528448 · MC-1387412 · Raleigh, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC is a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 96 power units and 74 drivers, which ranks it #90 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 128 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 12.5 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 | Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2528448 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1387412 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 110 Rupert Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 |
| Phone | (919) 876-8485 |
| First registered | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2528448.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2,557,214 miles reported for 2025 – about 26,638 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 59 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Meridian Waste North Carolin | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.7% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 30% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 163% higher than average |
| Inspections | 128 | 128 with a driver check, 60 with a vehicle check, 40 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 North Carolina
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among North Carolina carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redstone Materials Inc USDOT 2822712 | Monroe | 141 | 138 | 110 | 17.1% | 8 |
| Waste Connections of North Carolina Inc USDOT 1869112 | Charlotte | 161 | 151 | 110 | 23.3% | 5 |
| Wall Recycling LLC USDOT 1924620 | Raleigh | 158 | 97 | 170 | 24.2% | 18 |
| Waccamaw Transport Inc USDOT 284477 | Selma | 96 | 95 | 203 | 6.9% | 6 |
| Asm Enterprise LLC USDOT 4356406 | Mt Pleasant | 95 | 90 | 92 | 50.0% | 1 |
| Hightower Communications Inc USDOT 1816770 | La Grange | 98 | 104 | 29 | 40.0% | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Billorus Transport LLC USDOT 3749157 | Raleigh | 554 | 346 | 1,369 | 37.4% | 60 |
| Puryear Transport Inc USDOT 272675 | Raleigh | 90 | 51 | 42 | 0.0% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC?
Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC is registered with USDOT number 2528448 and operating authority MC-1387412.
How many trucks does Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC have?
It reports 96 power units (2 tractors, 94 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 74 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 26, 2026).
Where is Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Raleigh, North Carolina 27603.
What is the out-of-service rate of Meridian Waste North Carolina LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% 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.