Is Waste Management of Arkansas Safe? DOT 464828 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Waste Management of Arkansas?

Waste Management of Arkansas has a safety rating of "Conditional" as of October 6, 2012, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

This carrier is active with a Conditional safety rating — some safety deficiencies were noted.

Waste Management of Arkansas is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 464828. The company operates from Little Rock, AR and maintains an active operating status with 172 power units and 197 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

⚠ Conditional

Rated: October 6, 2012

Waste Management of Arkansas holds a "Conditional" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that some safety deficiencies were found during 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

29 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate13.79%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 13.8% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

10 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

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

0.0

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.

0.0

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.

5.2

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 Arkansas is a large motor carrier operating in Arkansas. With 29 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 13.8%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 10 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Conditional rating from the FMCSA indicates that Waste Management of Arkansas has some safety deficiencies that need to be addressed. Shippers and brokers should review the BASICS scores carefully.

The company operates 172 power units and employs 197 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 464828?

USDOT number 464828 is assigned to Waste Management of Arkansas, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Little Rock, AR.

What is the safety rating of Waste Management of Arkansas?

Waste Management of Arkansas has a safety rating of Conditional as of October 6, 2012.

How many inspections has Waste Management of Arkansas had?

Waste Management of Arkansas has recorded 29 total inspections with 4 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 13.79%.

Where is Waste Management of Arkansas located?

Waste Management of Arkansas is headquartered at 2900 West 68th Street, Little Rock, AR 72209.

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# 464828 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Waste Management of Arkansas (DOT# 464828) – FMCSA Carrier Profile