Waste Connections of Colorado Inc
USDOT 834420 · Denver, Colorado · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Waste Connections of Colorado Inc is a company based in Denver, Colorado, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 480 power units and 410 drivers, which ranks it #7 by fleet size among 122 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Colorado. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 72 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 11.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 1.9 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 Colorado Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 834420 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5500 Franklin Street, Denver, CO 80216 |
| Phone | (303) 288-2100 |
| First registered | Oct 20, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 834420.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 470 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 6,503,823 miles reported for 2024 – about 13,550 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 384 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Colorado carriers with 50+ units (122).
| Measure | Waste Connections of Colorad | Same size, US | CO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.9% | 18.3% | 19.0% | 35% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 38% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 55% lower than average |
| Inspections | 72 | 72 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 41 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 Colorado
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Colorado carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River Waste Services of Co LLC USDOT 2974292 | Greenwood Village | 100 | 35 | 22 | 0.0% | 6 |
| Western Disposal Inc USDOT 879623 | Boulder | 89 | 81 | 11 | 0.0% | 3 |
| Oldcastle SW Group Inc USDOT 323837 | Grand Junction | 495 | 200 | 147 | 17.7% | 5 |
| American Furniture Warehouse Company USDOT 137781 | Englewood | 401 | 590 | 483 | 8.7% | 14 |
| Novus Ag LLC USDOT 2440782 | Fort Collins | 402 | 269 | 50 | 10.8% | 3 |
| Accelerated Services LLC USDOT 873632 | Englewood | 576 | 495 | 761 | 32.5% | 70 |
Other carriers near Denver
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC USDOT 41539 | Denver | 1,208 | 833 | 349 | 9.0% | 14 |
| Navajo Express Inc USDOT 202381 | Denver | 296 | 303 | 1,043 | 37.6% | 34 |
| U S Transport Inc USDOT 1331834 | Denver | 203 | 134 | 223 | 20.2% | 7 |
| Uz Auto Trans Inc USDOT 1954980 | Denver | 190 | 95 | 140 | 25.4% | 13 |
| Western Distributing Company USDOT 145556 | Denver | 155 | 162 | 186 | 16.1% | 11 |
| Valley Equipment Leasing Inc USDOT 171271 | Denver | 93 | 89 | 175 | 11.9% | 4 |
| Hercules Industries Inc USDOT 427896 | Denver | 90 | 90 | 81 | 5.1% | 0 |
| Beverage Distributors Company LLC USDOT 898626 | Denver | 88 | 105 | 116 | 12.2% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Waste Connections of Colorado Inc?
Waste Connections of Colorado Inc is registered with USDOT number 834420.
How many trucks does Waste Connections of Colorado Inc have?
It reports 480 power units (10 tractors, 470 straight trucks) and 10 trailers, with 410 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 14, 2026).
Where is Waste Connections of Colorado Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Denver, Colorado 80216.
What is the out-of-service rate of Waste Connections of Colorado Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% 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.