Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc
USDOT 687437 · MC-687576 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc (dba Clarksville Disposal) is a corporation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 475 power units and 475 drivers, which ranks it #28 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 112 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 68.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 2.7 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 Connections of Tennessee Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Clarksville Disposal |
| USDOT number | 687437 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-687576 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2400 Chipman St, Knoxville, TN 37917 |
| Phone | (865) 522-8161 |
| First registered | Apr 30, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 687437.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 475 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6,385,764 miles reported for 2023 – about 13,444 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 380 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 228 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Waste Connections of Tenness | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 68.1% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 272% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 77% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 34% lower than average |
| Inspections | 112 | 112 with a driver check, 69 with a vehicle check, 120 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated Mar 11, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRC Companies LLC USDOT 429275 | Memphis | 566 | 453 | 240 | 9.0% | 9 |
| Atomic Transport LLC USDOT 2496911 | Chattanooga | 699 | 575 | 517 | 26.7% | 40 |
| Waste Solutions of Tennessee LLC USDOT 4348579 | Columbia | 80 | 85 | 21 | 40.0% | 1 |
| Sweeping Corporation of America LLC USDOT 638708 | Hermitage | 692 | 263 | 48 | 3.4% | 88 |
| Sa Recycling Transport LLC USDOT 729506 | Nashville | 476 | 276 | 366 | 39.7% | 11 |
| TLD Logistics Services Inc USDOT 1820774 | Knoxville | 495 | 415 | 330 | 24.8% | 20 |
Other carriers near Knoxville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Travel Centers LLC USDOT 91805 | Knoxville | 1,279 | 2,510 | 3,562 | 4.3% | 124 |
| The HT Hackney Company USDOT 342596 | Knoxville | 719 | 651 | 546 | 16.9% | 45 |
| Highway Transport Chemical LLC USDOT 41216 | Knoxville | 417 | 362 | 636 | 12.5% | 22 |
| Apac-Atlantic Inc USDOT 91655 | Knoxville | 382 | 345 | 60 | 13.6% | 4 |
| Pemberton Truck Lines Inc USDOT 234913 | Knoxville | 139 | 151 | 327 | 24.8% | 11 |
| Malones Transportation LLC USDOT 4314171 | Knoxville | 110 | 116 | 42 | 27.8% | 1 |
| American Transportation Company USDOT 868890 | Knoxville | 91 | 130 | 88 | 3.2% | 6 |
| Triple H Delivery Inc USDOT 123201 | Knoxville | 90 | 74 | 158 | 14.3% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc?
Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc is registered with USDOT number 687437 and operating authority MC-687576.
How many trucks does Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc have?
It reports 475 power units (0 tractors, 475 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 475 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 6, 2025).
Where is Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37917.
What is the out-of-service rate of Waste Connections of Tennessee Inc?
Over 24 months, 68.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.