Waste Management of Michigan Inc
USDOT 486983 · Plymouth, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Waste Management of Michigan Inc (dba Waste Management) is a corporation based in Plymouth, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 633 power units and 496 drivers, which ranks it #12 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 93 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 46.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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 53 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (17 injuries, 4 fatalities, 50 tow-away), or 8.4 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 garbage / refuse.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Waste Management of Michigan Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Waste Management |
| USDOT number | 486983 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 41100 Plymouth Road Suite 170, Plymouth, MI 48170 |
| Phone | (262) 620-5073 |
| First registered | Jun 8, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 486983.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 619 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 16,733,913 miles reported for 2025 – about 26,436 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 496 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 14 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 | Waste Management of Michigan | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 46.9% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 163% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 22% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 99% higher than average |
| Inspections | 93 | 93 with a driver check, 64 with a vehicle check, 87 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 Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFL Environmental USA Inc USDOT 1589315 | Sterling Heights | 514 | 793 | 110 | 36.2% | 41 |
| Emterra Environmental USA Corporation USDOT 2354213 | Flint | 122 | 95 | 46 | 25.6% | 18 |
| US Ecology Transportation Solutions Inc USDOT 3224674 | Romulus | 674 | 404 | 471 | 13.1% | 9 |
| Priority Waste LLC USDOT 3097519 | Clinton Township | 859 | 682 | 114 | 39.4% | 89 |
| Benore Logistic Systems Inc USDOT 1238256 | Erie | 632 | 775 | 557 | 16.6% | 33 |
| Domino's Pizza Distribution LLC USDOT 302173 | Ann Arbor | 636 | 1,279 | 492 | 11.1% | 43 |
Other carriers near Plymouth
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urs Midwest LLC USDOT 790261 | Plymouth | 1,306 | 1,239 | 936 | 25.7% | 114 |
| Whiteline Express, Ltd. USDOT 186721 | Plymouth | 266 | 221 | 181 | 19.5% | 19 |
| XPO Logistics Freight Inc USDOT 241829 | Ann Arbor | 20,208 | 13,358 | 4,712 | 12.8% | 622 |
| Corrigan Oil Company No II USDOT 401214 | Brighton | 652 | 388 | 177 | 13.3% | 17 |
| Transport Systems LLC USDOT 2631977 | Dearborn | 623 | 567 | 339 | 37.4% | 27 |
| The Auto Club Group USDOT 1775344 | Dearborn | 578 | 1,200 | 108 | 17.9% | 25 |
| SMS Freight LLC USDOT 3047571 | Melvindale | 573 | 563 | 31 | 29.4% | 1 |
| Transportation Services Inc USDOT 198 | Romulus | 534 | 619 | 589 | 7.6% | 36 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Waste Management of Michigan Inc?
Waste Management of Michigan Inc is registered with USDOT number 486983.
How many trucks does Waste Management of Michigan Inc have?
It reports 633 power units (14 tractors, 619 straight trucks) and 18 trailers, with 496 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Waste Management of Michigan Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Plymouth, Michigan 48170.
What is the out-of-service rate of Waste Management of Michigan Inc?
Over 24 months, 46.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% 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.