Meridian Waste Florida LLC
USDOT 3178972 · MC-1296653 · Jacksonville, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Meridian Waste Florida LLC is a company based in Jacksonville, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 146 power units and 158 drivers, which ranks it #109 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 107 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 41.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 7.5 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 building materials, garbage / refuse, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Meridian Waste Florida LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3178972 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1296653 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2078 N Lane Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 |
| Phone | (904) 237-6546 |
| First registered | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3178972.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.08 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,636,633 miles reported for 2025 – about 24,908 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 136 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 23 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 Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Meridian Waste Florida LLC | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.7% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 121% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.5 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 68% higher than average |
| Inspections | 107 | 107 with a driver check, 24 with a vehicle check, 74 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Meridian Waste Florida LLC?
Meridian Waste Florida LLC is registered with USDOT number 3178972 and operating authority MC-1296653.
How many trucks does Meridian Waste Florida LLC have?
It reports 146 power units (0 tractors, 146 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 158 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 26, 2026).
Where is Meridian Waste Florida LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Jacksonville, Florida 32254.
What is the out-of-service rate of Meridian Waste Florida LLC?
Over 24 months, 41.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% 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.