Is Walters Recycling & Refuse Safe? DOT 1463495 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Walters Recycling & Refuse is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1463495. The company operates from Blaine, MN and maintains an active operating status with 97 power units and 95 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Walters Recycling & Refuse by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

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Vehicle OOS

11 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate27.27%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 27.3% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Injuries

Tow-Away

3 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Walters Recycling & Refuse is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Minnesota. With 11 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 27.3%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 3 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Walters Recycling & Refuse has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 97 power units and employs 95 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1463495?

USDOT number 1463495 is assigned to Walters Recycling & Refuse, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Blaine, MN.

How many inspections has Walters Recycling & Refuse had?

Walters Recycling & Refuse has recorded 11 total inspections with 3 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 27.27%.

Where is Walters Recycling & Refuse located?

Walters Recycling & Refuse is headquartered at 2830 101st Ave Ne, Blaine, MN 55449.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1463495 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Walters Recycling & Refuse (DOT# 1463495) – FMCSA Carrier Profile