Is Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc Safe? DOT 286550 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active with a Satisfactory safety rating.

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 286550. The company operates from Cranston, RI and maintains an active operating status with 112 power units and 104 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

✓ Satisfactory

Rated: September 8, 2006

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc holds a "Satisfactory" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that the carrier has been found to comply with federal safety regulations based on the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

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

OOS Rate37.50%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 37.5% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

2 crashes recorded. Low count, but crash data should always be reviewed alongside inspection history.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

0.1

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.0

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.6

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

11.9

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc is a large motor carrier operating in Rhode Island. With 8 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 37.5%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 2 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Satisfactory rating from the FMCSA indicates that Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc meets federal safety standards based on the most recent compliance review. This is the highest rating a carrier can receive.

The company operates 112 power units and employs 104 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 286550?

USDOT number 286550 is assigned to Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Cranston, RI.

What is the safety rating of Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc?

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc has a safety rating of Satisfactory as of September 8, 2006.

How many inspections has Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc had?

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc has recorded 8 total inspections with 3 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 37.50%.

Where is Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc located?

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc is headquartered at 1610 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02920.

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# 286550 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Waste Management of Rhode Island Inc (DOT# 286550) – FMCSA Carrier Profile