Meridian Waste Alabama LLC
USDOT 4504957 · MC-1782687 · Huntsville, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Meridian Waste Alabama LLC (dba Tate Services Inc) is a company based in Huntsville, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 182 power units and 131 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 29 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 13.8% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 3.8 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 | Meridian Waste Alabama LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Tate Services Inc |
| USDOT number | 4504957 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1782687 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3435 Stanwood Blvd Ne, Huntsville, AL 35811 |
| Phone | (256) 655-7543 |
| First registered | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4504957.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 31 | 46 | 0 |
- 0.72 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 80% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 113 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 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 Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Meridian Waste Alabama LLC | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 60.0% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 219% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 13.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 429% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 14% lower than average |
| Inspections | 29 | 29 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 68 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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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Meridian Waste Alabama LLC?
Meridian Waste Alabama LLC is registered with USDOT number 4504957 and operating authority MC-1782687.
How many trucks does Meridian Waste Alabama LLC have?
It reports 182 power units (15 tractors, 167 straight trucks) and 77 trailers, with 131 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 10, 2025).
Where is Meridian Waste Alabama LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Huntsville, Alabama 35811.
What is the out-of-service rate of Meridian Waste Alabama LLC?
Over 24 months, 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 13.8% 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.