Priority Waste LLC
USDOT 3097519 · Clinton Township, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Priority Waste LLC (dba Priority Waste) is a company based in Clinton Township, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 859 power units and 682 drivers, which ranks it #7 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 114 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 39.4% 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 89 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (22 injuries, 1 fatality, 83 tow-away), or 10.4 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 general freight, household goods, building materials, garbage / refuse, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Priority Waste LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Priority Waste |
| USDOT number | 3097519 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 45000 River Ridge Drive Suite 200, Clinton Township, MI 48038 |
| Phone | (586) 228-1200 |
| First registered | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3097519.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 698 | 161 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 10,843,654 miles reported for 2025 – about 12,624 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 682 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 370 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 | Priority Waste LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 39.4% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 121% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 29% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 146% higher than average |
| Inspections | 114 | 113 with a driver check, 71 with a vehicle check, 161 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); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Universal Dedicated of Smyrna TN LLC USDOT 3221080 | Warren | 319 | 458 | 672 | 18.2% | 21 |
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Other carriers near Clinton Township
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahoa Express Inc USDOT 547546 | Clinton Township | 97 | 67 | 177 | 23.1% | 4 |
| Central Transport LLC USDOT 661173 | Warren | 4,944 | 4,372 | 11,112 | 8.0% | 144 |
| Lipari Foods Operating Company LLC USDOT 252402 | Warren | 544 | 560 | 351 | 22.6% | 32 |
| Uacl Logistics LLC USDOT 41208 | Warren | 476 | 500 | 695 | 21.2% | 24 |
| Midwest Freight Systems Corp USDOT 2074894 | Warren | 382 | 260 | 291 | 35.4% | 24 |
| Universmichigan LLC USDOT 4292328 | Warren | 382 | 310 | 251 | 31.2% | 17 |
| Day & Ross USA Inc USDOT 163299 | Romeo | 350 | 364 | 304 | 20.3% | 32 |
| Universal Dedicated of Fort Wayne in LLC USDOT 3222281 | Warren | 314 | 297 | 122 | 15.8% | 14 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Priority Waste LLC?
Priority Waste LLC is registered with USDOT number 3097519.
How many trucks does Priority Waste LLC have?
It reports 859 power units (0 tractors, 859 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 682 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 16, 2026).
Where is Priority Waste LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Clinton Township, Michigan 48038.
What is the out-of-service rate of Priority Waste LLC?
Over 24 months, 39.4% 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.